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At least part of the reason they all look the same nowadays
Posted by Mr. Science (more from Mr. Science) on Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:52:53
In Reply to: Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, Rob 85 Turbo, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:43:08
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is the rapid development of computational fluid dynamics since the late 80s. Yes, I believe styling is dull these days, and I hate how everything looks the same. But part of the reason for that is that the shape of the car has been optimized for drag reduction. That smooth rounded taper in both the front and the rear reduces your Cd and makes for better gas economy, etc, which was a major selling point until the most recent SUV revolution. Point being, the optimized shape for low drag is something that everybody's incorporated, and most have sacrificed character to do it.
That said, my car ('89 900S sedan) looks freaking cool, and I don't give a rat's ass if anybody calls it a turtle. At least my car is identifiable and unique. I've come to like the styling of my 4dr, and although I'll admit I like the hatch better, that's one hell of a cargo carrying 4dr.
New Saabs are a dwindling shadow of the former glory of their ancestors. Shameful children they are.
Posts in this Thread:
- Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, Rob 85 Turbo, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:43:08
- the best looking sedans (including vestigal back seats) are:, chrystobal, Sat, 14 Jul 2001 03:50:44
- Re: Timeless design is what makes a Saab, MikeY, Sat, 14 Jul 2001 01:06:37
- The C900 will NEVER go outta style..., Jeff Cunningham, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 22:57:35
- Re: I only wish women held up as well! <nt>, BetterNotSay, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:43:52
- I don't think most know enough about SAAB's to say...., Todd N, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:16:43
- At least part of the reason they all look the same nowadays, Mr. Science, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:52:53 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, geoffh69, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:19:17
- naw, Bry M., Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:43:29
- Re: Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, Gary, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:28:07
- Re: Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, GM, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:18:35
- name a brand,, Steve Y, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 16:17:26
- Re: I know what you mean..., Angelo, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:57:24
- Re: Does the "classic" Saab 900 look old?, ChrisB, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:55:48
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