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1/22/19 08:17 AM

Hardtops: Extra Weight or Aerodynamic Advantage?

Hardtops: Extra Weight or Aerodynamic Advantage?
By Christopher Hurst

Hardtops outperform soft tops, but why?
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m05fastbackGT

1/22/19 01:05 PM

Hardtops weigh less and also have an aerodynamic advantage, that's why!

tukatz

1/22/19 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT (Post 7038245)

Hardtops weigh less and also have an aerodynamic advantage, that's why!

I completely agree with you, but hardtops are nowhere near as much fun as convertibles. :D

Sarge

1/23/19 11:15 AM

I had always understood that the coupe advantages were mainly less drag, and stiffer chassis.

SpectreH

1/23/19 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarge (Post 7038255)

I had always understood that the coupe advantages were mainly less drag, and stiffer chassis.

Coupes usually weigh less too since they don;t have additional bracing to try to stiffen the chasis due to the loss of the hard top.

m05fastbackGT

1/23/19 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tukatz (Post 7038249)

I completely agree with you, but hardtops are nowhere near as much fun as convertibles. :D

That's really a matter of personal preference, as some folks prefer hardtops over convertibles while others prefer verts over hardtops. However, I completely agree with your opinion :grin:

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