Hello I have a 96 Honda Accord EX Coupe 2.2L, can any one explain how to do the formula, provide an answer and show documentation for proof (website). Thanks

 

You must be a fluid dynamics troll.

There is a tone of information about aerodynamics and how to calculate different drag coefficients online. If you are looking for specific calculations pertaining to the aerodynamics of the 96/CB Accord chassis, I think you've come to the wrong place. I don't think there are many H-T'ers putting their Accords into wind tunnels and quantifying aerodynamic numbers.

 

If I recall, its about .34-.35COD.

 

Oh wow, I though it was around .26, my 02 taurus was .26

 

Post '95 Taurii were slicker than wet dog ****, but they also looked liked a constipated frog taking a dump...



Rib-bit!!!

 

Lol right, earlier Taurus wasn't anything super appealing to look at either, but my old SHO was a fun sleeper. Exhaust, clutch, and a little machine work netted low 14s. And it handled fairly well. Back to the Accord COD. I believe the 99-up coupe was slightly better, but .34 sounds about right for the 98. If you don't mind me asking though, why do you care lol.

 

New super-high-mileage hybrids and electrics have drag coefficients around 0.26, so I highly doubt that a 02 Taurus had it.

0.36 sounds about right.

 

Is that what Google told you?

 

It's an "educated guess" on the COD from the'98 being officially posted at .34(don't ask my how I remember this, 15+ years ago, I can't recall the conversation with a Honda engineer at an auto show), but he said it was BARELY more efficient than that previous year.

Mike, that's some of the funniest **** I've read in a long time. Kudos, amigo.

 

I was wondering cause I came across it and couldn't figure out the equation...
anyway good ole Wikipedia had some examples mine turned out to be around .33 maybe a little higher

 

Thanks for a real answer.!!

 

The real question is, why are you even asking this?

 

Who are you addressing this to?

 

Actually I think it was .29 for taurus and maybe even sleeker for mercury

 

Hi Treyschls,
I found this forum post on Google while I was looking for the drag coefficient of your car. I can see that answers are from 0.34 to 0.36 so we can take into account the average value of 0.35.

 

Goodness, you some of you guys don't even try...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_drag_coefficientFrog Taurus .30
92-96 Ascot Innova .32 (looks like a 90-93 with a 92-96 Prelude nose)
92-95 Civic Coupe .32 (probably the closest to shape of a CD Accord.)
02 Coupe .32
02 Sedan .33
03-07 Sedan .30

 

that's were I got my data

 

There is also the formula and data on a '94 EX towards the bottom. A little math should get you what you want. Also check with Eco-Modder forum, there may be some posted information there. There are a few aero guys there that would probably be better at giving you quantifiable data.