Sentences with word «downforce»

The rear diffuser has also been tweaked to assist in reducing lift and producing as much as 100 kg of downforce at maximum speed.

In addition to a Boss 302 the Laguna Seca version has Recaro Sport Seats, A Torsen Limited Slip Rear Differential, Revised Suspension Tuning with unique spring and damper rates, Larger rear stabilizer bar, No rear seats as they are replaced with Cross Car X Brace this increases the structural rigidity by 10 %, A more aggressive front splitter and a larger rear spoiler increase downforce for high speed track use.

In addition to visual enhancement the stylish rockers also generate more downforce at higher speeds.

The Z06 with the Z07 delivers more downforce of any production car ever tested at the GM wind tunnel.

Toyota claims to have gained a three-fold increase in downforce on the new car, and during the two - day testing session in Colorado ran times on both sectors of the course, which when combined, break the 10:15.380 record set on the 12.42 mile course last year by Fumio Nutahara.

On corners, or when braking, it opens up to provide up to 220 pounds of downforce for optimum balance.

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.

Thanks to its advanced aerodynamics, the RS 5 Coupé generates downforce at high speed to further enhance stability.

This large air guidance element spans the entire width of the roof, increasing aerodynamic downforce on the rear axle.

These extras improve downforce by 30 % over the MY17 S60 Polestar, aiding high speed grip and stability.

Their aim was to maintain the same high downforce of the previous model, while achieving higher overall aerodynamic efficiency and so less resistance to forward travel with improved stability.

An optional «Weissach» performance package brings a series of aerodynamic modifications, including winglets to the bumpers for added downforce as well as a number of lightweight components such as magnesium wheels.

The new Camaro Z / 28 also features a full aerodynamics package that creates downforce at speed, which helps make it the most track - capable offering in Camaro's history.

Aerodynamics — In addition to the usual wings and diffusers attached to the cars, this Ferrari has active aerodynamic aids (also known as fans) to extract air from under the car and provide even more downforce as needed.

With a 622bhp 6.2 - litre V8 engine driving its rear wheels, the SLS Black Series will complete 0 - 62 in 3.6 sec on its way to a 196mph top speed, which is actually 1mph lower than the regular SLS AMG gullwing thanks to the additional downforce provided by its striking aero setup.

The design increases front downforce by about 10 %, while also reducing air resistance inside the engine compartment.

That, and the fact that an active wing would have been a packaging nightmare on the C7, led Chevy to offer a pair of fixed wing designs, as well as a clever front underwing designed to balance out the additional rear downforce without making the car unusable on the street.

At about 75 mph, they partially extended to add extra downforce with minimal drag.

The goal was to create a «zero lift car», but thanks to the extensive aerodynamic and cooling package on the car — which includes a front splitter, a larger front grille and increased frontal air intakes, side air intakes, not one but two rear spoilers and a fully functional diffuser — the Cayman GT4 produces as much downforce at speed (100 kg) as the 911 GT3.

A number of small design changes for the body were tested in the wind tunnel; the final version had a drag coefficient of 0.36 with downforce of 3,000 lb (1,400 kg) at 200 mph (320 km / h).

Of course, the rear end of the Huracan also undergoes extensive revisions: the combination of NOVITEC TORADO rear airfoil and diffuser gives it a racing look and generates maximum downforce on the rear axle.

The rear wing is mounted 75 mm higher than last year, and the front fascia now bristles with dive plane «whiskers» to enhance front downforce in the close - quarter battles that are the hallmark of the GT category.

Add in the fact that the previous generation of car produced downforce levels comparable to those in pre-2017 F1, and you've got a series which is probably closer to F1 than F2 is.

I love Singer's work but I don't think one can just magically improve downforce without increasing drag.

The Polestar 1 has a standard - fitted active rear spoiler delivering high - speed downforce on the rear axle.

An aggressive aero kit helps provide downforce while a revamped interior helps dress things up.

As if an extremely rough track wasn't enough of a challenge, an added wrinkle presents itself in the form of a new low downforce aerodynamic package featuring a considerably shortened rear spoiler and rules prohibiting how much teams can adjust the rear - end housing to aid how easily a car can turn.

There's also more downforce from revised fascias, underbody panels, rear diffuser and slightly taller carbon fiber rear wing.

It's got a Z06 grille for better breathing, swollen rear fenders to cover the wide rear tires, and aerodynamic enhancements that generate greater downforce at speed.

The large scoops on the front bonnet channel air through the front bodywork and help create downforce over the front axle.

They also increase aerodynamic stability by automatically extending for added downforce when needed, and then tucking into the exterior through long straightaways where maximum drag reduction is required.

In Sport, both air flaps open to boost downforce in the critical 45 to 112 mph bracket.

All those overtakes were made possible by the lower downforce cars, which allow the cars to follow each other closely as well as making it tougher for drivers to be consistent.

As a result of the aero changes there is less downforce produced, but there's less drag too, with Touring Pack equipped GT3s quicker than a manual GT3 with the standard body.

The rear - end design is downright dominated by a gigantic aerodynamic diffuser which is not all show and no go, as it helps the car achieve better downforce while reducing drag.

Thanks to enhanced aerodynamic redesigns of the front grille and the rear diffuser and the unique spoiler, the Focus RS maximizes downforce while creating zero lift for optimum high - speed handling.

Obviously the Nissan GT - R Nismo is powerful, but another recurring theme of Krumm's narration is the car's improved stability, which is partly a result of the enhanced downforce from the aerodynamic modifications.

The two Corvette C7.Rs ran in a lower downforce package than what it is using this weekend.

They're eager to tell you that there's 24 percent more overall downforce at 160 mph, spring rates are increased 22 percent in front and 37 percent in the rear, the adaptive dampers have been firmed up (notably in Sport mode), and the wheel alignment has changed for more precise steering.

The front end of the car has been redesigned completely: a more «open» view, with the forward - stretched line of the front skirt and two front wings - one in black carbon fiber and one in the car's color - generating significant downforce in the front of the car.

More downforce gives greater speed but also more driver control.

The reduced downforce also required changes to the suspension settings with re-valved shocks and softer springs, along with a slight increase in ride height.

Porsche hasn't yet revealed any figures but says this is the first Cayman with real downforce over both axles.

Its height, shape, angle and end plates have all been modified to provide enough downforce without compromising drag at higher speeds.

The most notable features in this sense are the front and rear movable aerodynamics which balance downforce and cut drag, thus helping make the 458 Speciale the most aerodynamically efficient range production car in Ferrari history (E Index of 1.5)

Less drag makes it faster on the straights, but slightly less downforce means slightly lower speeds in certain corners.

Both circuits mix fast flowing corners that reward high downforce setups, and long straights that require strong engine performance.

The carbon - fiber side sills continue the work started at the front of the car — helping to generate additional downforce compared to standard Nissan GT - R models.

A quick glance at the aggressive aesthetic confirms this: dive planes either side of the front apron and louvred front wings aid downforce and reduce lift, while at the rear the sculpted diffuser serves the same purpose.

Big power, low weight and lots of downforce come together.