"Aerodynamic lift" refers to the force that allows an object, such as an airplane or bird, to move upward or stay in the air. It happens when air flows over the object's wings or body, creating a pressure difference that lifts the object against gravity.
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I suspect a bit of high - speed
aerodynamic lift at play here, but can't confirm that with anything more than seat - of - the - pants feel.
The front spoiler reduces
aerodynamic lift by 30 percent and the rear one reduces lift by 57 percent, yet the car has the same coefficient of drag as a stock 750i.
Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to performance through reduced
aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency.
In the case
of aerodynamic lift, the aircraft is kept in the air by wings or rotors (see aerodynamics).
It makes sense - if too much aerodynamic downforce hurts overtaking, then
increasing aerodynamic lift (the opposite of downforce) will certainly improve matters.
The Jump Glider could be the first in a new generation of robots,
harnessing aerodynamic lift to travel further than it would if it simply hopped, and without using additional energy.
For a start, it would have no wings, but would be a «lifting body» — a flat, triangular shape that generates its
own aerodynamic lift.
Google has designed its own four - propeller, fixed - wing drone that will save energy by
using aerodynamic lift once airborne.
«If you are going to have things sticking out of the fuselage, you can try to design them so that they
generate aerodynamic lift — in much the same way as large bat ears,» he says.
Derived directly from AMR race cars, Curlicue is a gill - like vent incorporated into each front wheel arch lining, reducing unwanted front -
end aerodynamic lift.
The BRABUS WIDESTAR front apron and its large air dams give the 4x4 an even more striking face, and reduce
aerodynamic lift on the front axle at high speed.
The front bumper's carbon - fibre front splitter works to reduce
aerodynamic lift over the front axle, while each of the side intakes also sport small vanes for added downforce, in an idea pioneered by Ferrari's 458 Italia.
Fewer aerodynamic lifts in front and rear and a lower centre of gravity, in combination with newly designed air springs and active roll bars, deliver surprisingly agile handling capabilities for this super-luxury boulevardier.
What is more: In combination with the central front blade, which is optionally available with a naked carbon finish, the design optimized in the wind tunnel reduces
aerodynamic lift for further improved handling stability.
A matte - silver element divides the upper front grille in half, a new fascia features enormous inlets to feed and cool the twin - turbo engine, and a matte - silver front splitter helps reduce
aerodynamic lift at speed.
The narrow rear windshield ends in a U-shape, where it meets a stubby decklid that, at speeds above 70 mph, rises to serve as a spoiler than reduces
aerodynamic lift by 264 pounds.
A GT3 race car became airborne as it approached a corner as a result
of aerodynamic lift, and vaulted over the first safety retaining fence, resulting in the death of a spectator.
Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to the performance through
reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency.
It gets
an aerodynamic lift by shifting its body into an unconventional, yet strangely familiar, form.
The unusual half - and - half state can reverse another key effect of spin —
the aerodynamic lift force — which can make a ball swerve up or down, or side to side.
In heavier - than - air aircraft, there are two ways to produce lift:
aerodynamic lift and engine lift.
With the help of Taylor's design,
aerodynamic lift has also been reduced.
Compared to the standard SRT 392, the Hellcat also wears a new front fascia that replaces the fog lights with small vertical air inlets, and a new splitter that's claimed to reduce
aerodynamic lift at speed.
On the outside, the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue coupes benefit from new a STI body kit that comprises new front, side, and rear lips, which are said to reduce
aerodynamic lift and lower the car's overall drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.27.
The rear suspension links even incorporate deflectors to reduce
aerodynamic lift.
The refreshed 2014 Camaro gets a revised front fascia that has a wider lower grille and a narrower upper grille, while the functional hood vent helps reduce heat and
aerodynamic lift.
The SportDesign package adds visual appeal, and includes aggressive front splitters, a revised rear two - stage spoiler that extends automatically at speed, and an integrated rear diffuser that Porsche says reduces
aerodynamic lift.
For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce
aerodynamic lift and drag.
Aerodynamic drag and
aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speed limiter.
As a result, the aerodynamic drag coefficient is reduced by more than 15 percent, cooling efficiency is improved and there is
no aerodynamic lift at highway speeds, Porsche said.
Black headlamps and mirrors, a ZR1 - style body color spoiler, body color door handles, carbon fiber raised hood, and black carbon fiber rockers and splitter enhance the Z06's dynamic design and reduce mass and
aerodynamic lift.
The American sportscar comes with a functional engine hood which, according to the company, reduces
the aerodynamic lift while also enhancing engine cooling.
The new Camaro is meticulously tuned (350 - hours) in the wind tunnel to reduce
aerodynamic lift for improved handling and better fuel efficiency.
The functional hood vent on the Camaro SS helps reduce heat and
aerodynamic lift.
Chevrolet says the new grille helps deliver more cooling and inlet air to the Camaro's engines, as well as reducing
aerodynamic lift.
You'll notice the bold strakes on both front fenders, rearward of the wheels, that serve to promote engine cooling and reduce
aerodynamic lift.
The air suspension lowers itself into a more aerodynamic ride height that both lowers the center of mass, which improves stability at high speeds, and reduces air turbulence beneath the SUV, which reduces
aerodynamic lift and drag, further contributing to the feeling of a more planted ride.
Aerodynamic lift at the front of the car has been reduced to below zero through the use of a carbon fiber hood with air outlet duct and a finned front under - cover.