MaxMatt
Active Member
I am looking for information on the aerodynamic effects of W124 bodykits.
I need to change my front bumper and cannot decide which way to go.
My aim is to reduce the aerodynamic drag, while keeping the correct look.
I find many fascinating Cx figures of different w124 models.
I always thought that 500E kit was drag-optimized but I came across 0.31 and 0.32 Cx for this particular model. It's a shame, since I liked the idea of being able to easily accomodate wider wheels.
The standard W124 comes with Cx of 0.28 to 0.29, which is very good.
Still - I find it hard to believe that the AMG Hammer managed to get as low as 0.25.
What I want to ask is - what caused the Hammer to have such good aero properties? Is it the AMG I series bodykit alone? Perhaps some lowering?
I've never managed to find aero-stats of AMG II series kit.
I'd really really like to know how Hammer achieved it's low Cx (if it's even true).
Thanks
I need to change my front bumper and cannot decide which way to go.
My aim is to reduce the aerodynamic drag, while keeping the correct look.
I find many fascinating Cx figures of different w124 models.
I always thought that 500E kit was drag-optimized but I came across 0.31 and 0.32 Cx for this particular model. It's a shame, since I liked the idea of being able to easily accomodate wider wheels.
The standard W124 comes with Cx of 0.28 to 0.29, which is very good.
Still - I find it hard to believe that the AMG Hammer managed to get as low as 0.25.
What I want to ask is - what caused the Hammer to have such good aero properties? Is it the AMG I series bodykit alone? Perhaps some lowering?
I've never managed to find aero-stats of AMG II series kit.
I'd really really like to know how Hammer achieved it's low Cx (if it's even true).
Thanks
