Aerodynamics of a bug

[Steve C]

Originally Posted by beetle1303

prob of the bug imo is the rear, where we got an engine aft of a huge well ( where the tranny sits) and two wings that perform in a "parachute way" for the carChris

Hi

I was driving my sons 1303 on a freeway today and I was thinking of this subject, is that weird?

Anyway I wondered what the affect would be on the "Parachute" area when you run a non air cooled motor, Subaru etc which has no sealing around the engine to body area, the otherwise trapped air would be able to escape through vents in the engine lid or the under rear window vents.

Steve