Sentences with phrase «drag reduction»

That higher rear wing with drag reduction is adjustable from 32 to 0 degrees.

The DRS system, which stands for Drag Reduction System, opens a small slot in the rear wing of your car allowing air to pass more freely, thereby giving you a speed boost also makes the leap into gaming and fits in nicely..

Aerodynamic Performance As introduced on the 2016 Accord, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

«The Leidenfrost Effect has been extensively studied for drag reduction, while the presence of the undesired vapor layer also prevents efficient heat transfer,» says Wang.

«Some helically twisted cylinders annihilated the vortex shedding, resulting in drag reduction and zero side - force fluctuations,» Choi said.

Beyond 193 mph, the rear flap opens for maximum drag reduction.

The new larger front diffuser now balances the new and very large rear wing, both of which have actively controlled drag reduction systems.

Furthermore, the high - downforce open wheeler is also using a F1 - style Drag Reduction System rear wing, allowing spectacular passing moves as drivers can activate higher straight - line speeds to make it past their opponents.

In a project funded jointly by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Airbus, Warwick and other universities are investigating the potential of using new types of passive devices for turbulent drag reduction.

Instead he proposes a lightweight aircraft with high thermodynamic efficiency and extreme drag reduction — not so much a flying car as a powered glider that cruises at about 100 miles an hour and gets at least 100 miles per gallon.

The lure of such potential drag reduction spawned a host of research, said lead author Frank Fish, a biomechanist at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

A hydraulically operated Drag Reduction System (DRS) adjusts the angle of the rear wing to boost performance or downforce.

It also has the Formula One inspired drag reduction system or DRS on its rear wing.

The modifications used on this model to achieve these low emissions include: a diesel particulate filter, improved oxidation catalytic converter, longer gear ratios, aerodynamic front grill, smaller door mirrors, subtle side skirts as well as other drag reduction features.

The reduced wing is the main drag reduction.

The Jetta's exterior was optimized for aerodynamic drag reduction.

The greatest saving in fuel (and so therefore the greatest drag reduction) was caused by the fitment of a Transtex Composite folding rear trailer deflector — a saving in fact of just over 3000 litres of fuel per year!

The car will also make use of Formula 1 - derived Drag Reduction System (DRS) and Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) technologies which reduce the trim angle by 23 percent on the large and functional rear spoiler.

The Turbulence Flow Control group at the University of Warwick has been studying non-powered (passive) flow control actuators as a means of reducing drag for some time, with the goal of developing flow - control technologies capable of major drag reductions on passenger jet aircraft.

We have won on safety and gained in drag reduction, but today's cars make 1950s behemoths look like lightweights.

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.

Aerodynamic Performance For 2016, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

The testing program was designed to push the capabilities of the upgraded IPAS hybrid powertrain, ensure optimized balance and handling characteristics on the race - proven Pirelli slick tires, and work through aerodynamic developments including the dramatic fixed - height rear wing which includes the Formula 1 - style Drag Reduction System (DRS).

On the Hangar Straight, it would essentially flatten - out into what an F1 car would feature as DRS (Drag Reduction System) mode — allowing the Senna to slip through the air as effortlessly as possible.

What else it offers: It has a drag reduction system (DRS) rear wing to reduce drag that can be increased for some downforce when turning corners.

The drag reduction system; everyone knows it's artificial.

As a result the FIA said prior to the season that they could make changes to the way the Drag Reduction System works (such as by extending the zones) if the opening races turned out to processional borefests in an attempt to try and make things more exciting.

The Belgian Grand Prix got off to an explosive start but many of you felt the Drag Reductions System spoiled the race.

For a jump rope, bending translates to a 25 % drag reduction, allowing it to spin faster than it would if it were stiff.

Convinced that the key to the dolphin's speed is drag reduction, engineers have turned to the mammal's skin.

The technology could also have applications in flexible electronics, washable sensors in textiles, microfluidic technologies, drag reduction, de-icing, electrochemical sensors and technology that uses graphene structures and electrical simulation to produce stem cells for nerve regeneration.

In addition, players will be able to use a Drag Reduction System (DRS) to adjust the rear wing under certain circumstances, allowing for higher speeds to be achieved.

The wing, which sits on carbon - fiber pylons, still has the Drag Reduction System feature of the road car, meaning it can alter its angle of attack from 32 degrees to zero degrees at speed to help bolster the car's top speed.

A really interesting piece of kit is the Drag Reduction System rear wing.

In its most upright position it sits 1.2 - metres above the ground, can angle through nearly 90 - degress when working as an airbrake, and is also part of a drag reduction system (DRS).

With the upgrade, the rear wing will raise to, «improve stability when lifting off the throttle or cresting a hill,» and also will have a Drag Reduction System mode that lowers the wing for improved performance on high - speed straights.

Depending on the driving conditions, this adjusts the balance between increased downforce (with flaps closed: in corners and under braking) and drag reduction (with flaps open: on straights and under acceleration).

Drag reduction in the CLS is aided by a complicated louver system behind the front intakes that adjusts depending on cooling needs.

The Airbrake not only helps the carbon brakes to stop you quickly and safely from extreme speeds, but also adds aerodynamic stability: automatically extending to add downforce whenever required but flattening on long straights to minimise drag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cars.

DRS (Drag Reduction System), as used on Formula 1 ™ to boost straight - line speed, is also used on the McLaren P1 ™.

The roof, however, sits an inch lower, contributing to a significant aerodynamic - drag reduction.

To increase the effectiveness of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), the entire wing is no longer lowered but, like in Formula 1, the top flap flattened — which is intended to produce even more overtaking maneuvers in DTM events.

Nearly all of the visual changes made to the GT - R's exterior for the 2017 model year were intended to improve aerodynamic performance; more specifically, aerodynamic efficiency was enhanced in three key areas: downforce generation, drag reduction and improved cooling of vital vehicle systems.

The curvature and shape of the rear hatch and glass area are a part of the drag reduction measures that have been used throughout the CR - Z's design, as well as bringing a fresh perspective to a signature Honda design feature.

The steering wheel has mounted buttons that control the drag reduction system and electronic boost functions, for added convenience.

The grip is not a concern thanks to the car's 9 - inch - wide slick tires and a redesigned aero package that produces about 650 lb (295 kg) of downforce — it even has a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

The design includes a Drag Reduction System rear wing similar to the technology found in Formula 1 cars.

Under the very beautiful exterior styling, which as Filippi Perini (Chief designer at Automobili Lamborghini SpA) states offers a drag reduction of 3 percent while increasing downforce by a massive 50 percent, you'll find a Hybrid Chassis... in fact a combination of carbon fiber and aluminum that is 10 % lighter and 50 % stiffer compared to the Gallardo space frame.