But the official electric classes are heavily modified, race - ready cars with giant
aerodynamic rear wings.
The LM also benefits from a more
aerodynamic rear wing and front splitter and a fully exposed carbon - fiber roof.
Enhancing the Limited Edition's look of sporty sophistication are bespoke 10 - spoke, 18 inch diameter alloy wheels,
an aerodynamic rear wing, new blue - light front fog lamps and a 40th Anniversary badge on each front wing.
Not exact matches
He was right - the wedge - shaped design provided excellent
aerodynamics, and although
rear wings were banned under the rules of the time, Coppuck cleverly got around it by making the
rear wing part of the engine cover.
They're likely to be joined by the «monkey seat», a small
aerodynamic device under the
rear wing which some teams are blowing exhaust gases over to energise the
rear wing.
That was a big task, rebuilding all those
aerodynamic structures from the front to the back to complement the smaller
rear wing.»
More obvious — and striking — changes were made to the bodywork, which featured a massive front air dam and, eventually, a small roof spoiler, a gigantic
rear wing, and
aerodynamic fins on the front fenders.
Many of the Honda Civic Type R concept's extreme - looking exterior elements are in the name of
aerodynamics, including the front spoiler, the vertical side
wings, and the enormous
rear wing with its nifty integrated LED taillights.
The Ferrari FXX K also improves on the
aerodynamics of the LaFerrari, with a racing - inspired front splitter, an enormous
rear diffuser, and an unusual split
rear wing.
Externally the Performance Parts include a range of
aerodynamic additions including a front splitter, front - end dive planes, sill extensions, a
rear end plates, diffuser and a fixed
rear wing.
As these renderings show, the BMW M6 GT3 features a dramatic new body kit with enormous front air intakes, wider fenders, a giant
rear wing, and a prominent
aerodynamic diffuser.
The
rear wing, diffuser and bonnet are among a list of components made from carbonfibre to further reduce mass and improve
aerodynamics.
To improve performance, McLaren employed
aerodynamic touches to the front splitter,
rear double diffuser, and 48 - inch tall
rear wing that is hydraulically actuated and can serve as an airbrake.
Functional
aerodynamic add - ons like a monstrous
rear wing, nose - mounted dive planes, and a front splitter (producing, Dodge claims, a cumulative 1000 pounds of downforce) are paired with a highly tweaked suspension, lightweight forged - aluminum wheels, sticky tires, and uprated brakes.
Other
aerodynamic changes include a new fixed
rear wing that sits 3.9 inches higher than that of the standard P1, which, along with the new front splitter and flaps, is said to improve downforce by 10 percent to about 1455 lb at 150 mph.
So it's no surprise to find that the Venom's bodywork and wheels are carbonfibre, that there's an adjustable
rear wing, active
aerodynamics and adjustable suspension, too.
These new bumpers, along with freshened underbody
aerodynamics and a
rear wing that sits 0.78 - inch higher, contribute to an
aerodynamic profile that produces 340 pounds of downforce at speed — 20 percent more than before.
Acura's TLX GT also received new
aerodynamic elements including new front fender louvres, revised dive planes, and a larger
rear wing for increased downforce.
Either package enhances a buyer's Nissan GT - R Nismo with a reflashed engine computer, retuned suspension springs and shock absorbers, new anti-roll bars, new front brake pads, a new carbon - fiber front fender with
aerodynamic flic, a new
aerodynamic front splitter, and an enormous carbon - fiber
rear wing with two height and 12 angle adjustment options.
All of this adds downforce to the front, which means a new
rear wing is necessary to reestablish
aerodynamic balance.
A bold, angular new design adds
aerodynamic upgrades to the already capable supercar, with a deployable
rear wing and fully integrated under - chassis
aerodynamic effects.
The Jaguar XKR - S GT comes equipped with a laundry list of
aerodynamic and weight - reduction upgrades over the standard XKR - S, including a carbon fiber front splitter,
rear diffuser, and prominent
rear wing.
Aerodynamic upgrades to the already fearsome GT350 include a revised front air splitter and carbon fiber
rear wing, which improve high - speed downforce.
A special
Aerodynamics Package adds new front dive planes, carbon fiber corner splitters up front, and a bigger
rear wing for greater downforce during high - speed driving.
Of course, you can't see most of the upgrades from these photos, but Audi points out the hood and
rear wing are wider than before for optimized
aerodynamics.
From the looks of the aggressive body kit and
aerodynamic elements like a huge
rear wing and
rear diffuser, this final edition Audi R8 may provide even more hardcore performance than the current, range - topping Audi R8 V - 10 Plus.
The
aerodynamics package consists of a front splitter, side winglets, air - stabilizing vents, a large
rear wing, and roof - mounted vortex generators.
Just to note a few, the carbon, three - piece
rear diffuser,
rear -
wing and hanch mounted air - outlets all add an air of aggression to the exterior, simultaneously serving a functional
aerodynamic purpose too.
Downforce figures haven't been announced yet, but the BC retains the Huayra's movable
aerodynamics on the hood and at the
rear, supplemented by a huge new front splitter, venturi system, and fixed
rear wing.
As far as aesthetic changes go there's a new grille, spoiler and lower bumper at the front, improving
aerodynamics, whilst at the
rear, the trademark
rear wing has been removed.
The teaser shows an outline of the
rear end of the Agera RS, featuring a large,
rear - swept
aerodynamic wing with
rear fender louvers.
As for the
aerodynamics, manipulated in part by the oversized and adjustable carbon - fiber
rear wing as well as a tunable front splitter, at 211 mph the car benefits from about 750 pounds of total downforce.
The daunting
rear wing on the 2E opened up a new world of
aerodynamic downforce.
Marek wanted this beautiful
aerodynamic wing profile,» Minards says, referring to the same elegant, down - sloping
rear end seen on the DB10 Bond car.
And, just like the standard Panamera, the Panamera Sport Turismo has one of the coolest active
rear -
wing designs on the market, Porsche's Active
Aerodynamics (PAA).
The
rear wing and front -
wing main planes are smaller, and the centerline wicker from the nose of the car to the cockpit is tapered — an
aerodynamic device intended to prevent the car from lifting off the ground when it spins.
to this end, the BMW Concept M4 GTS features a prominent
aerodynamic kit, including a large
rear wing and an active front splitter to maximize downforce.
More immediately noticeable are the new 20in alloy wheels and bold
aerodynamics kit, which is topped off with a very large
rear wing.
The
wings were flared to accommodate the larger wheels required for motorsport, the angle of the
rear screen was reduced and a higher bootlid adopted to improve airflow to the new
rear spoiler, while the front and
rear bumpers were changed to match the new
wings and provide further
aerodynamic assistance.
Aerodynamic elements are formed from contrasting carbonfibre - the main colour of course being a Brazilian yellow - with a deep front splitter, even more prominent
rear wing and diffuser combination, and ground - hugging side skirts.
At the
rear, outlet air ducts, a diffuser and 15 - degree adjustable GT - style
wing further enhance
aerodynamics and cooling.
The sinister - looking Viper GTS R Concept was two inches wider and three inches lower than the normal street car, and featured insane
aerodynamic effects like a carbon - fiber front and
rear splitter, along with a massive
rear wing.
Attention to
aerodynamic detail was evident in its multi-component
rear wing.
As is clear from the spy shots, the new car is expected to lose much of the
aerodynamic addenda that have become synonymous with GT models and come with the narrower body used by base - spec 911s, with the large
rear wing of the GT models conspicuous by its absence.
The GTC4Lusso's high levels of performance are also due in part to new
aerodynamic solutions, not least a new front grille with integrated air intakes to improve the efficiency of the radiating masses, the air vents on the
wing that recall those of the 330 GTC, a roof - mounted
rear spoiler and a new triple - fence diffuser.
Aesthetically, Novitec has applied its usual subtle styling treatments, adding a subtle array of
aerodynamic additions to the nose aiding front - end lift, while at the
rear the standard GT4C's diffuser and top mounted
wing have been subtly re-shaped.
The model had been redesigned with pronounced
aerodynamic elements, including bulging intake vents, engine covers, and straked rocker sills that complimented the prominent
rear wing carried over from the prior iteration.
That buys a revised engine and gearbox calibration and tweaked suspension, while a new front splitter and
rear wing improve the
aerodynamics as the limited top speed rises 19mph.
Wheel arch apertures and the underside are spotlessly clean and unique 111S standard features such as the
rear wing, spats to accommodate the wider tyres and
aerodynamic faired lens covers remain fitted.
The California T boasts classic Ferrari proportions: the shape of its flanks is inspired by the 250 Testa Rossa's famous pontoon - fender styling, with the front
wing line stretching back towards the compact, muscular
rear and bringing an
aerodynamic sleekness and movement to the sides.