The Japanese, U.K. & European Mirages with the 1.0 have the lowest Cd of 0.27, and they don't come with that kit as standard. So I'd say it's probably for styling more than anything.
Given the amount of effort Mitsu put into the car's aero design, if the optional pieces helped to reduce drag, I think they would (A) have it as standard equipment on the most efficient versions, and/or (B) advertise it as an optional drag-reducing kit for all models.
PS: welcome to the forum, giana. Are you a Mirage/Space Star owner?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
I would not think so. But it looks good and I would not think it will affect gas mileage much with the little drag it may present.
If you want the best gas mileage the basic version has the best aerodynamics, that is my opinion.
Just for fun let's see what you can do to improve aerodynamics...
Make this car more aerodynamic
http://illumin.usc.edu/assets/media/1054/cardrag_v2.swf
As for body styling...
Mirage accessories
http://www.mitsubishicars.com/mirage/accessories
Welcome to the forum giana, Let us know if you decide to buy a Mirage if you have not bought one yet and
let us know what you think.
Keep the Faith!
-Zxit
Zxit say... It's a Mirage. LoL! But I love it.
Thank you for your response.
I would buy the 1.0. These are optional
Please allow about?
Can positively influence the aerodynamics?
1) Front Bumper Extension
2) Rear Bumper Extensions
3) sile sill extension
Last edited by giana; 01-04-2014 at 06:35 PM.
The links don't work. Which option are you wondering about (post the name of the option).
If you were looking at...
Deflettori laterali antiturbolenza
I would not get those if you are concerned about drag reduction.
Just my opinion, but I don't think these parts would have a big impact, positive or negative:
Profili fendinebbia cromati
Minigonne laterali
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
I've seen suggestions that lowering the car could improve the drag. If this is true, does anyone know or have an inclination the impact of a 1 inch lowering kit would have?
-Billy
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 37.6 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.2 mpg (Imp)
Thanks that is a good reason. My first two accessories will be...
Side Window Deflectors
$802
and
Cargo Mat
$752
Mirage accessories located...
http://www.mitsubishicars.com/mirage/accessories
Anyone say accessorize
-Zxit
Zxit say... It's a Mirage. LoL! But I love it.
The effect will vary depending on the car (ie. There's no hard and fast rule).
But I have seen mentioned that a 1 inch drop = 0.01 improvement in drag coefficient (on an 80's Camaro, wind tunnel tested).
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...-cd-24951.html
Ride height reduction is a common efficiency tactic on a wide range of cars... the 'eco' version is often lower than the regular model (e.g. Chevrolet Cruze, VW Golf), and dynamic ride height control is an option on more expensive cars to save fuel (eg. 2014 Dodge Ram pickup, Tesla Model S).
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 54.7 mpg (US) ... 23.3 km/L ... 4.3 L/100 km ... 65.7 mpg (Imp)