Is the Persu V3 Hybrid's Opposite Teardrop Design More Aerodynamic?

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The Persu V3 Hybrid features an innovative opposite teardrop design that challenges traditional aerodynamic principles. While conventional teardrop shapes are known for their low coefficient of drag, the Persu V3 Hybrid's design aims to combine aesthetics with functionality. The discussion highlights the importance of visual appeal in automotive design, suggesting that a balance between aerodynamics and attractiveness is crucial for consumer acceptance. Ultimately, the effectiveness of this new design in terms of aerodynamics remains to be evaluated against established benchmarks.

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So I started researching about aerodynamics and found that the most natural aerodynamic thing is a teardrop, it has a very low coefficient of drag so cars had been made to also have aerodynamics like a teardrop but looked horrible so no one bought them but engineers now decided to make a more advanced version, the "Persu V3 Hybrid" but what has confused me is that the design is opposite to a teardrop, in fact the teardrop is the wrong way round! I think a image will make it more clearer:

http://s1.aecdn.com/images/news/persu-the-rain-drop-car-31151_9.jpg

Do you think they changed the design because it looks more advanced and people may buy it or do you think that this is more aerodynamic than the original design which was a teardrop shape?
 
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If it doesn't look cool it won't sell. A dolphin has an extremely low drag coefficient but I yet to see a car that looks like one.
 

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