Re: was New GS, now Class killerz

[Joshua Hadler <jhadler@rmi.net>]

Eric Linnhoff wrote:
> 
> It works like this.  The solar radiation is absorbed by the black paint and
> heats up to a higher temperature than the red paint would.  The now "super"
> heated black car also heats the air immediately surrounding the car more
> than the red car would.  Heated air is thinner and easier to move through.
> Ergo, the black car should be faster on a bright sunny day.

Unfortunately, any competitive advantage gained from reduced air
resistance is lost and then some by the decreased air density going into
the engine. Less air, less power. Give me the white car in that case! :-)
 
-Josh2

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