Sentences with phrase «drag reduction system»

Furthermore, the high - downforce open wheeler is also using a F1 - style Drag Reduction System rear wing, allowing spectacular passing moves as drivers can activate higher straight - line speeds to make it past their opponents.

The DRS system, which stands for Drag Reduction System, opens a small slot in the rear wing of your car allowing air to pass more freely, thereby giving you a speed boost also makes the leap into gaming and fits in nicely..

The car will also make use of Formula 1 - derived Drag Reduction System (DRS) and Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) technologies which reduce the trim angle by 23 percent on the large and functional rear spoiler.

To increase the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), the entire wing is no longer lowered but, like in Formula 1, the top flap flattened — which is intended to produce even more overtaking maneuvers in future DTM events.

The McLaren P1 also has a DRS (drag reduction system) function, like a Grand Prix car, to reduce downforce and increase straight line speed.

The design includes a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

The testing program was designed to push the capabilities of the upgraded IPAS hybrid powertrain, ensure optimized balance and handling characteristics on the race - proven Pirelli slick tires, and work through aerodynamic developments including the dramatic fixed - height rear wing which includes the Formula 1 - style Drag Reduction System (DRS).

The grip is not a concern thanks to the car's 9 - inch - wide slick tires and a redesigned aero package that produces about 650 lb (295 kg) of downforce — it even has a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

To increase the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), the entire wing is no longer lowered but, like in Formula 1, the top flap flattened — which is intended to produce even more overtaking maneuvers in DTM events.

The Airbrake not only helps the carbon brakes to stop you quickly and safely from extreme speeds, but also adds aerodynamic stability: automatically extending to add downforce whenever required but flattening on long straights to minimise drag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cars.

A hydraulically operated Drag Reduction System (DRS) adjusts the angle of the rear wing to boost performance or downforce.

With the upgrade, the rear wing will raise to, «improve stability when lifting off the throttle or cresting a hill,» and also will have a Drag Reduction System mode that lowers the wing for improved performance on high - speed straights.

In its most upright position it sits 1.2 - metres above the ground, can angle through nearly 90 - degress when working as an airbrake, and is also part of a drag reduction system (DRS).

On the Hangar Straight, it would essentially flatten - out into what an F1 car would feature as DRS (Drag Reduction System) mode — allowing the Senna to slip through the air as effortlessly as possible.

A really interesting piece of kit is the Drag Reduction System rear wing.

The wing, which sits on carbon - fiber pylons, still has the Drag Reduction System feature of the road car, meaning it can alter its angle of attack from 32 degrees to zero degrees at speed to help bolster the car's top speed.

As a result the FIA said prior to the season that they could make changes to the way the Drag Reduction System works (such as by extending the zones) if the opening races turned out to processional borefests in an attempt to try and make things more exciting.

The drag reduction system; everyone knows it's artificial.

What else it offers: It has a drag reduction system (DRS) rear wing to reduce drag that can be increased for some downforce when turning corners.

The Belgian Grand Prix got off to an explosive start but many of you felt the Drag Reductions System spoiled the race.

The new larger front diffuser now balances the new and very large rear wing, both of which have actively controlled drag reduction systems.

Drag reduction systems, varying tyre compounds and even brand new power units have done little to change the sport of Formula 1 over the past few years.

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Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter aluminum I - 6 twin - turbocharged engine w / variable valve timing Dynamic stability control M dynamic mode, Variable M differential lock, & M suspension 4 - wheel BMW M vacuum - assisted ventilated, cross-drilled floating compound brake rotors Dynamic brake control 19 × 9 front, 19 × 10 rear light alloy wheels 245 / 35ZFR19 front, 265 / 35ZFR19 rear tires Air Curtain drag - reduction system Flared front & rear fenders Rain - sensing windshield wipers Advanced safety system M Mobility system

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

Additionally there's a Drag - Reduction System (DRS) rear wing that can be adjusted manually or left in automatic mode where it pops up or folds down as necessary.

The result of this new state - of - the - art technology is reduced weight of nearly 17 lbs., and a reduction of low - speed system drag torque by 50 percent, which improves fuel savings.

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