Was the AU ahead of it's time?

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Please no AU bashing If you have something constructive to add good if not don't bother
although it has been the subject of critical review lets look at something not considered by many critics, aerodynamics
the AU was a very aerodynamic car as you can see from the Cd figures below
0.295Ford Falcon1998
0.30Nissan 180SX1989
0.310Lamborghini Diablo1990
0.32McLaren F11992
0.33Mazda RX-7 FC3C1987
0.33Lamborghini Murcielago2001
0.34Ferrari 360 Modena1999
0.34Aston Martin DB92004
0.36Ferrari Testarossa1986
0.35BMW M3 Convertible2005
these figures put the AU streets ahead in aerodynamics against some surprising competition.
makes the design of the AU look like a well engineered car.
I think a lot of the initial criticism was a result of the dramatically different look compared to previous falcons.
Ironically the BA look that many prefer is far less aerodynamic at 0.35. with the FG only slightly better at 0.34