Is white faster???
#18
Three Wheelin'
It's been long since proven that the process of photon absorbtion by paint has a mild laminar flow disruption effect, like pebbles in a stream. This disruption of flow (somewhere in the vicintiy of 10-6 microns/cm2) can - on a sports car affect the Cd by as much as one tenth of a percent.
Zero absorbtion (white) generates minimal flow disruption and therefore is technically the fastest colour.
RK
Zero absorbtion (white) generates minimal flow disruption and therefore is technically the fastest colour.
RK
#19
Formerly turbotwoshoes
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I am sorry...BUT
Disruption in laminar flow is exactly why black cars are fastest.... why do they put dimples on golf *****.... why did they ban vinyl roofs in NASCAR..... because they disrupt laminar flow and reduce surface parasitic drag... c'mon... this is such a well known fact....
#26
Speed is more about the driver than the car and people who buy white are more intelligent, happier, and better drivers. ...................and humble. By the way any car that is pinkish in color and/or has the word "ruby" anywhere in it's description is not for me.