Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic downforce»
"Aerodynamic downforce" refers to the force that pushes something down, like a car or an airplane, making it stay on the ground or maintain stability in the air by countering the lifting force caused by the flow of air around it. Full definition
However, while this level of aerodynamic downforce has improved speed, it's made it harder for drivers to pass one another.
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This large air guidance element spans the entire width of the roof, increasing aerodynamic downforce on the rear axle.
It generates 30 pounds more aerodynamic downforce in front thanks to a more prominent lip below the front bumper and positive downforce (as opposed to lift) in back — largely a function of reworked underbody shields.
The ACR has that spooky, compressed, triple - digit footing that comes with aerodynamic downforce, and you can cram the big Dodge into long, sweeping corners at seemingly impossible speeds.
These changes have also improved the car's aerodynamic downforce by 15 % with no increase in drag.
The additional air outlet at the front of the front lid assists the airflow of the central radiator, while providing aerodynamic downforce on the front axle by deflecting the airflow.
Exterior Unlikely to be mistaken for any other car, the audacious - looking GT - R is shaped to cheat the wind, route cooling air where it's needed and maintain aerodynamic downforce in the front and rear.
The redesigned bodywork, which includes wider fenders and a tall rear wing, was specifically tested in BMW's wind tunnel for improved aerodynamic downforce.
With this package, the Corvette Z06 delivers the most aerodynamic downforce of any production car that GM has ever tested.
«At first glance, the shortened front and rear overhangs on the C6 would seem to present a challenge in developing a racecar with maximum aerodynamic downforce,» said Steve Wesoloski, program engineering manager for Corvette Racing.
The Viper's all - out Time Attack variant is also updated with a 2.0 Special Edition package that increases aerodynamic downforce for even battier performance.
Though it's a pretty design, it's not all for show, as McLaren says the 650S has 24 percent more aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph than the 12C.
According to Renault Sport, the R.S. 18 is a progression and refinement of the concepts developed during the 2017 season, and comes with an improved suspension and greater aerodynamic downforce.
The experts said that whenever aerodynamic downforce becomes greater on the rear of such a car than on the front, kiting is possible.
It makes sense - if too much aerodynamic downforce hurts overtaking, then increasing aerodynamic lift (the opposite of downforce) will certainly improve matters.
The new front aero splitter and the reshaped front deck add aerodynamic downforce.
Active panels in the bodywork constantly move to meet the cooling demands of the V10 power unit — a nod to the iconic SRT and Dodge Viper mills — as well as adjusting aerodynamic downforce across the car.
Trail braking effectively pushes the front tires into the ground, which pretty much acts like aerodynamic downforce.
Much like the 911 GT3, the GT4 will wear a full body kit to give it that coveted aerodynamic downforce on the track.
In fact, the Juke Nismo's bodywork represents a 37 percent increase in aerodynamic downforce over the stock Juke (not that the baseline standard is very demanding).
The extra air outlet ahead of the front lid increases flow through the centre radiator — and, by diverting the air flow, simultaneously reinforces aerodynamic downforce at the front axle.
He then sets his sights on some of the Corvette's marketing along with the claims from Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter that «Its [Corvette Z06] aerodynamic downforce performance is massive and unlike anything we've ever tested in any street car.»
With the optional Extreme Aero package, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is capable of the highest aerodynamic downforce of any production car built.
Its progressive hybrid system in combination with the high - tech all - wheel drive, a lightweight body, optimum aerodynamic downforce, precision running gear based on the design of the current Golf GTE, a new motor racing cockpit (including visualisation of the racing line) and an unusual seating concept (two monocoque - like interior areas) enable breathtaking performance on the racetrack.
[3] In addition to a new 415 PS (305 kW) 3.6 litre flat - six engine, the vehicle featured «zero lift» aerodynamics, meaning the car creates only aerodynamic downforce and no grip - diminishing «lift» upwards and away from the road surface.
«The build sheet is the wish list of any racer: lightweight, high - revving, dry - sump LS7 engine; carbon - ceramic brakes; integrated coolers for track use; true aerodynamic downforce, and a significant reduction in curb weight.
DTM cars are specialised Formula - style racers with massive aerodynamic downforce, all disguised as Audi A5, BMW 4 - Series and Mercedes - Benz C - Class road cars.
And with an available rear spoiler designed to help enhance aerodynamic downforce, Versa is not only pleasing to the eye, it's slippery to the air.
The Z06 convertible as well as the coupe will be available for sale with one of three levels of aerodynamic downforce.
A large fin extends from the car's roof to its giant adjustable rear wing; beneath the wing are four exhaust tips and an assortment of cooling vents, flaps, and diffuser guides meant to further improve aerodynamic downforce.
«At first glance, the shortened front and rear overhangs on the C6 would seem to present a challenge in developing a race car with maximum aerodynamic downforce,» said Wesoloski.
The aerodynamic changes really add up, too, and so the RS17, which will be driven by Nico Hülkenberg (replacing Kevin Magnussen) and Jolyon Palmer, generates 30 per cent more aerodynamic downforce than its predecessor.
The car's R7 front fascia kit grants it an aggressive presence with increased aerodynamic downforce and improved heat - extraction, while a plethora of iconic Roush decals are available with custom color combinations.
The carbon - fiber aero package delivers aerodynamic downforce four - times greater than the standard Z06, which is on the cutting edge of production vehicles, using a carbon - fiber front splitter and aircraft style winglets, carbon - fiber rocker panels, and a larger rear spoiler with small vertical tabs fixed to the edges.
Aerodynamics Working in aerodynamic harmony, the different features of the Type R bodywork create the ideal balance of low coefficient of drag, which helps it through the air efficiently — with aerodynamic downforce — which increases road - holding and stability at higher speeds.
It employs clever physics and aerodynamic downforce to sneak up on Mother Nature and go faster.
Adding lips to the front air dam and rear wing increased the aerodynamic downforce by 60 percent over a standard GT2.
Instead, he keeps his foot in it and, much to my amazement, I feel the extra speed generating aerodynamic downforce that squashes the car to the pavement.
The daunting rear wing on the 2E opened up a new world of aerodynamic downforce.
All the while the power figures (and aerodynamic downforce) keep moving up.
The tires, aerodynamic downforce, and all - new Brembo carbon - ceramic stoppers combined for more than 1.7 g's of deceleration (serious race - car good).
Taking the 1350 kg midpoint, this would indicate that the car will likely produce around 675 kg of aerodynamic downforce.
A wild - looking time attack car that produces more aerodynamic downforce than a Le Mans prototype will be the centre of attention when it makes its debut at the World Time Attack Challenge at Sydney Motorsport Park on Friday.
Large front air intakes with titanium - coloured grilles, front spoiler optimised for aerodynamic downforce, two NACA air intakes on the front lid for improved supply of air to the brakes and side air intakes for combustion air, louvres on the front wings, greater downforce thanks to the fixed rear wing.
Designers worked closely with Ford Performance to ensure that the necessary functional attributes were achieved, focusing on the aerodynamic downforce and balance delivered by the design, as well as the cooling demands of the powertrain and brakes.
We as Americans are hopelessly gullible for having taken Tadge at his word when he said that no other car in the history of testing at the GM wind tunnel facility has shown the same level of aerodynamic downforce.
The airstream flows between these two levels and is contributing to the aerodynamic downforce and to the cooling of the rear brake system.