Sentences with phrase «double diffuser»
A "double diffuser" refers to a component in the rear of a race car that helps create more downforce or grip on the road. It is designed to improve the car's stability, cornering ability, and overall performance. Full definition
More carbon fiber is used in the rear double diffuser, a single piece of the lightweight material that starts under the rear axle.
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In addition, active aerodynamics control a section of the underbody beneath the engine bay that automatically lowers 40 mm (at 50mph in Race mode and 75mph in Comfort, Sport and Sport +), to create a venturi effect that reduces front - axle lift by some 40 kg at 155mph as well as feeding the large double diffuser at the rear.
The remarkable rise of Brawn GP from the ashes of Honda was the big story at the start of 2009 (along with double diffusers) but whilst Jenson Button completed a flawless lights - to - flag victory in Melbourne to kick off one of the most amazing stories in motor racing, behind him things weren't as straightforward.
Oil burning falls into this category along with the active suspensions and double diffusers of the past.
Along the flanks of the Senna two further intakes suck air through to the engine bay and out through a set of staggered louvres on top of the engine cover, or under the car and through the single piece double diffuser positioned at the rear of the car.
At the back the new double diffuser and central exhaust make the Super Sport look more aggressive.
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.
Developed mostly on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, the Mercedes - AMG GT R sports wider front and rear wings, increased track width, as well as new bumpers with active elements at the front and double diffuser at the rear, plus a large rear wing.
Williams was one of three teams (along with Brawn and Toyota) that started that year with the controversial «double diffuser», and with it offering an advantage it wasn't all that surprising to see Williams near the top - it had been there or thereabouts for most of testing.
The revised back looks sportier due to the double diffuser and a centrally arranged exhaust system.
Larger air vents were added to the front while the rear features a double diffuser and central dual exhaust just like the Super Sport.
The new rear section features a double diffuser and wide, central exhaust for a sporty look.
The front end is dominated by a gigantic splitter and «aero blades», while at the back you'll find a double diffuser - the thing that was banned from F1 a few years back - and an active rear wing.
This fastback Magna version is shown with the optional front and rear wing scoops, double diffuser, Alcon carbon / ceramic brake kit and twin side exit exhaust system.