[DeTomaso] Wind Tunnel Testing

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Is there any way to tell if the Pantera that was wind tested if it had the  
rear tub in place or not?  I was told it is better with tub in.
 
Nick
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Listers,

I'm sure you have all heard that the Pantera is  quite impressive
in regard to wind resistance (coefficient of drag), and  that it 
has some issues with lift (front end lift) as speeds increase.  
(Thus the benefit from front spoilers or air dams.) 

Keep in mind  that Tom Tjaarda designed the car without the benefit 
of wind tunnel  testing, which makes it all that more impressive.

Ford eventually  tested the Pantera (during production), 
but no where on the web had I  found any actual data or final results
documenting the testing Ford  performed.

Until now....

Shown here are photos of a push button  car (with unusual quarter panel
lights) in the wind tunnel, and some data  graphs that show comparisons
to the Ford Boss Mustang 302 and their  GT40.

Take a close look at the first graph, where the Mustang and the  GT40
generate negative rear lift (what I consider to be down force) 
the  Pantera seems to generate rear lift... Did I read this right?

Data goes  up to 160  MPH.

Enjoy!

http://www.provamo.com/Members/DetomasoFactory/WindTunnelTesting.asp

I'm  still looking for a source for the claim that the Cg is .34.
(Old Road  & Track issue ?)  
Anyone know the source?



Chuck  Melton
www.ProvaMo.com

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