At its plant in the US state of Ohio, the Japanese company Honda built a wind tunnel. The auto giant spent about $124 million on the construction of the impressive tunnel.
The unique tunnel is designed for testing cars – there the company will check the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of its models. The building has a huge fan 8 meters in diameter with 12 carbon fiber blades. It is powered by a powerful electric motor that generates winds of up to 300 kilometers per hour (190 mph). To simulate traffic on the road in the tunnel, special tapes are provided. There are also special sensors designed to determine downforce, and cameras with microphones for collecting data in real time.
Prior to this, Honda had to aerodynamically test its vehicles in tunnels rented from other auto brands. But now the Japanese automaker has its own site, which is planned to be leased to partners in the future.
Source: Trash Box
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