Technical 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan - good aerodynamics

References to 1949 Cosmopolitan's superior aerodynamics compared to 1954. 8 mph greater top speed with equal power. By none other than Alex Tremulis in a report for FoMoCo in 1954.

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Complete page.
http://www.gyronautx1.com/live-upda...emulis-and-his-200mph-1956-thunderbird-mexico

 

Great Website, I spent half the day wondering around inside it!

 

Tremulis was also responsible for the chisel nose 1961 Tbird which was 6 MPH faster than the 60 model with the same engine.

 

yep, aerodynamics very important factor to reach optimum performance