《The New Audi A1 – Aerodynamics》.pdf

Audi A1 Aerodyn A mics | A eroA cousT ics The New Audi A1 AerodynAmics, AeroAcoustics, thermAl mAnAgement And Air conditioning The lowest possible fuel consumption and a high standard of driving refinement are among Audi’s primary development objectives. The emphasis is therefore on optimal body aerodynamics with low airflow noise levels and the best possible heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems with a view to achieving high customer benefit, comfort and convenience. The basis for this is the development, integration and pursuit of new technologies and concepts from the definition phase to series-production readiness. This work is aided by the operation of thermal test rigs and the development environment provided by one of the world’s most modern wind-tunnel centres. The aim is to offer the customer the best possible com- fort and convenience and at the same time the lowest possible fuel consumption. 64 Customers’ fuel Consumption – A uT Hors development tA rget In a period in which the focus of technical development is on reducing vehicles’ CO emissions, new paths have to be explored. 2 The aim is to take many small steps forward with the aim of achieving a single major step toward CO reduction. Develop- 2 ment st