RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Fabian, Michal
A1 Huňady, Róbert
A1 Lagos, Orlando
T1 Design Modification of the Combi-type Body Considering the Impact on Vehicle Aerodynamics - Case Study
JF Manufacturing Technology Journal
YR 2023
VO 23
IS 6
SP 801
OP 809
DO 10.21062/mft.2023.099
UL https://journalmt.com/artkey/mft-202306-0016.php
AB Car manufacturers are constantly looking for new options to make the vehicle more attractive to the cus-tomer. In terms of design, this is usually done in the middle of a model's life cycle, when a so-called facelift of a production model is carried out. This involves small changes to the shape of the bodywork to improve the design of the vehicle until it is time for a new model range. This paper discusses a case study that focuses on the modification of the rear body components of a ŠKODA Superb III in Combi version. The aim of the study is to assess how the proposed modifications will affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The most sig-nificant changes concern the rear spoiler and finlets. The aerodynamic properties are assessed based on CFD simulations that are performed for a series production and a modified variant of the vehicle, and the results of which are compared and discussed.