Toyota 2011 Camry SE V6, Brochure & Specs

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Nothing helps steady the ride like a few bumps.
The bumps we’re referring to are not the ones you encounter on the road surface. Those
are deftly handled by Camry’s tuned suspension. The bumps we’re talking about are small,
specially shaped projections called vortex generators that we positioned on Camry’s
undercarriage and at key points on the body. It may sound counterintuitive, but vortex
generators help stabilize performance by dictating airflow behavior around the vehicle.
HOW DO VORTEX GENERATORS WORK?
As air flows over the surfaces of a moving vehicle, friction can cause that air to
tumble over and under itself, increasing drag and creating erratic air pressure
forces around the vehicle. Vortex generators alter the airflow before it becomes
turbulent, creating a series of controlled spins, or vortices, and helping to
equalize air pressure forces, reduce drag and improve vehicle stability.