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Aero Question

To: lsr list autox <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: Aero Question
From: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:52:43 -0800 (PST)
Let's say you have a 76 Corvette roadster that's running 165mph with the top 
up.  If you reduce the frontal area by approx 1200 sq in by removing the top 
and windshield and putting a tonneau over the open cockpit, how much faster 
will the car be with everything else remaining the same?  
Dick J 

                
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