Lexus ES300 (2002 year). Service manual - part 105
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211MO37
211MO38
NEW MODEL OUTLINE
Aerodynamics
A CD (Coefficient of Drag) of approximately 0.28 - the finest in
the class - has been achieved, thanks to a smooth contour with
few variances in level and the control of the airflow under the
body.
211MO36
The height and shape of the front bumper have
been optimized, and the airflow to the underbody
and body sides has been rectified.
Openings in the front bumper have been made
as small as possible, decreasing the amount of
air that gets in the engine area and improving
aerodynamics.
Air flows from the roof to the trunk without distur-
bance, decreasing swirl at the edge of the trunk.
The height and shape of the rear bumper have
also been optimized so as not to hinder the air-
flow under the body.
To enable a flat underbody, suspension parts, the fuel tank, muffler, and floor shape have
all been optimized.
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(1)
(2)
(1): The engine under cover and front fender liner have been redesigned to the aerodynamically optimum
shape.
(2): Irregularities in contour of the center floor, fuel tank, rear suspension, muffler, spare tire house, etc.,
have been smoothed out, reducing wind drag under the floor.