"Aero bits" refers to small parts or components that are specifically designed for aerodynamics, which is the study of how objects move through air. These parts are used to improve the airflow around vehicles, such as cars or airplanes, to reduce drag and increase speed or fuel efficiency.
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New aero bits include more aggressive front and rear fasciae and a rear wing that features a unique triangle - shaped third brake light.
The GT - R also matches the Aston Martin pound - for - pound in terms
of aero bits, as the Nismo package adds a trunk - lid spoiler, a front splitter, and a rear bumper spoiler all in carbon fiber.
With all of the visible
aero bits on this prototype, the C7 Corvette ZR1 could possibly be the first Corvette to utilize an active aero system, which was first revealed in a patent filing by General Motors.
Honda tells us that the two - part
aero bit actually creates downforce and aids in road - holding while cornering.
Despite running the drivetrain of a 911 GT3 RS, the Porsche 911 R does without the obscenely large rear wing and
other aero bits and bobs.
The first car and the one dressed in yellow is equipped with the Z07 and the Stage 2 aerodynamics packages, adding stickier tires, carbon - ceramic brakes, and a all the
extra aero bits for added downforce.
Sure, as you'll see in the opening seconds of the video, this is not a stock Exige S V6 anymore, as it's been stripped out for weight - saving purposes and fitted with new
aero bits including a surfboard - sized rear wing — yeah, that one, it's quite impossible to miss.
«I think Melbourne we're going to see a little bit from both sides, from the power unit and the car will have some
more aero bits on it,» said Ricciardo after his final run in the car in pre-season testing.
The overall wagon shape remains true, while the
added aero bits are straight from the Optima Plug - in Sedan.
It's full of all the usual
extreme aero bits we've come to expect from modern GT cars, and will even generate downforce through the wheels (somehow) with something BMW is calling «innovative aero rims».
The SRT emblems have been replaced by TA stickers, ostensibly for weight savings, and the new
aero bits make the shape sharper and shapelier.
Just 100 of these limited - production versions of the Viper GTS coupe were built to homologate all the go -
fast aero bits found on the GT2 - class race cars that ran in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, among other races.
Outfitted with M Sport brakes, M - specific 19 - inch wheels, a handful of
subtle aero bits, and an M Sport suspension setup that drops the car 0.4 inch versus the standard sedan, this Bavarian machine appears ready to run.
It certainly looks fetching in brash, bright colors like our tester — all the better to accentuate the
black aero bits and daring lines.
The model matches up perfectly with spy photos with the
various aero bits and large air intakes.
The fenders and hood are made of the stuff, as are many of the interior components and
aero bits like the pronounced front splitter and rear diffuser.
A lightweight titanium exhaust, carbon - fiber front and
rear aero bits, and a flat - bottom steering wheel are also standard.
The big, Vulcan -
inspired aero bits can't disguise the GTE's similarity to the road car, which goes far deeper than the bodywork: The same Mercedes - AMG 4.0 - liter turbocharged V8 sits under the hood of both road and track Vantage.
It carries all the same suspension, brake, and
aero bits as the Z06, but offers a track - ready Vette at a price between the standard C7 and the all - out Z06.
If you find ridiculous levels of power and ground -
hugging aero bits déclassé for a Jaguar GT, well, that's too bad.
Other upgrades included in the $ 70,000 package (on top of the $ 375,000 base price) are programming to speed up shift times, stickier tires and some
unique aero bits.
The camouflage covering the rear wing itself may be trying to hide small but
essential aero bits.
As the road test says, it's
aero bits actually create downforce so it's not there just for show.
Louvers and
other aero bits, such as air - deflecting canards, can be found on just about every inch of the bodywork.
The Z07 Performance Package can be had on all models, with sportier suspension, stickier rubber, carbon brakes, and
extra aero bits.
Functional aero bits, including the front splitter, rocker panels and rear spoiler, along with the outside review mirrors, have a black satin finish.
The aim is to make it easier for cars to follow each other by getting rid of some of
the aero bits around the front of the car, as well as simplifying the front wing itself.
The aero bits are available for order now via Porsche's online configurator; the Powerkit will be available in early fall.
If
the aero bits and bobs are somewhat visible - although the test mule retains its thick layer of camo foil - the engine discussion is still open and offering leeway for speculation.
Thanks to
all aero bits, the reworked body and aero package gives it 177 % more downforce than the convertible.
Taken together, Jag says
the aero bits reduce lift by 205 percent and deliver more than 122 kg of downforce at speeds approaching 300 km / h.
Rest assured, if a prospective customer wants to maximize the work Alpina put into the 4 Series,
these aero bits will go a long way in addressing that.