Sentences with phrase «for more downforce»

And the high - mounted rear wing on the GT3 Cup car is nine inches wider than the wing on the RS version, for more downforce.

Every surface on the car has been honed for aerodynamics, but the AMR Pro Valkyrie also gets a larger front and rear wing for more downforce.

The standard Z06 features a standard front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon - fiber hood with a larger vent, and a unique rear spoiler for more downforce.

New side intakes feed the radiators for improved cooling and there's new 5 - spoke 650S alloys get Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres for better performance and the active aerodynamics have been further developed for more downforce and increased stability as well as a new air brake clever enough to know when it's needed.

Front Wing: Design looking for more downforce, something that Mercedes already has.

Not exact matches

There are a number of reasons for this - as well as the obvious loss of downforce, by following in the wake of another car the dirty air generated causes the follower to slide around and overheat their tyres, which makes the idea of a driver dropping a couple of seconds behind a rival a more effective strategy.

Increasing downforce levels means it will be more challenging for drivers to follow other cars through corners because of the aero disturbance and instability.

It's hoped that the faster lap times achieved by giving the cars more downforce and more grip will make the cars more exciting to watch for the fans, and more challenging for the drivers.

That will almost certainly not be the case in 2017 as, like in F1, the regulations have changed to allow for faster cars with more downforce and more power, which should make for some spectacular viewing.

McLaren has reworked the rear aerodynamics for its new 675LT supercar to produce 40 - percent more downforce than the current McLaren 650S, the British automaker says.

This time, two bodystyles were offered for the same car — although as they were the same length it's not accurate to call them «short» and «long» tails, more like high downforce and low drag.

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.

It has the straight line performance to live with that company — in fact Rimac has released a video of the Concept One out - dragging a LaFerrari — but it's unlikely to match those more conventional hypercars for lap time because it lacks downforce and outright mechanical grip.

Or you can take the high road with the High Wing, a two - way adjustable unit by 5 degrees that's optimized for the track and reportedly has 60 percent more downforce than the Z06 with the Z07 package.

Though it's a pretty design, it's not all for show, as McLaren says the 650S has 24 percent more aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph than the 12C.

For starters, it pushes for even more extreme boundaries: 30 percent quicker upshifts; 40 percent quicker downshifts; higher combustion pressures and temperatures than the California T; up to 50 percent more downforce than the 458; a lower center of gravity; active air flow devices front and rear; wider tires (245 / 35R -20 front, 305 / 30R -20 reaFor starters, it pushes for even more extreme boundaries: 30 percent quicker upshifts; 40 percent quicker downshifts; higher combustion pressures and temperatures than the California T; up to 50 percent more downforce than the 458; a lower center of gravity; active air flow devices front and rear; wider tires (245 / 35R -20 front, 305 / 30R -20 reafor even more extreme boundaries: 30 percent quicker upshifts; 40 percent quicker downshifts; higher combustion pressures and temperatures than the California T; up to 50 percent more downforce than the 458; a lower center of gravity; active air flow devices front and rear; wider tires (245 / 35R -20 front, 305 / 30R -20 rear).

Those taillights are smaller and more angular than before, and the spoiler can extend at speed for improved downforce.

The car's aerodynamics also made a pivotal contribution to performance: its 1.67 efficiency figure is a new record for a production Ferrari, and is the fruit of 50 per cent more downforce than the previous model and reduced drag.

There's also a deployable wing that extends 150 mm from the body and can change its angle of attack by up to 15 degrees for even more downforce.

The FXX K produces 540 kg of downforce at 125mph, it is the first Ferrari ever with more than 1,000 bhp and, perhaps most significantly, it can lap Ferrari's Fiorano track in 1m 14.5 secs, compared to 1m 19secs for the LaFerrari.

The suspension stiffens up for cat - like reflexes, transmission shift points change to hold lower gears, and the wing deploys to add more downforce.

GT - R's side skirts help prevent airflow from being drawn underneath the vehicle, allowing for more consistent downforce and grip.

For the Z06, bodywork has been modified for more speed, downforce and stability, and you'll also have the option to upgrade to a carbon fiber aero package with a new front splitter, rocker panels and a larger rear spoilFor the Z06, bodywork has been modified for more speed, downforce and stability, and you'll also have the option to upgrade to a carbon fiber aero package with a new front splitter, rocker panels and a larger rear spoilfor more speed, downforce and stability, and you'll also have the option to upgrade to a carbon fiber aero package with a new front splitter, rocker panels and a larger rear spoiler.

The car's enhanced aerodynamic design includes an extending rear wing providing more downforce at high speeds and is equipped with rear - wheel steering for increased agility and stability.

The promise is all there with a new butch front end, a more aggressive body kit, chunks of carbon fibre, a huge rear wing for extra downforce, a new diffuser at the back, stiffer springs, a new rear subframe with stiffer bushes, a tweaked active diff and a tweak of the stability control for more fun.

And although it is quite a looker, aero was another major consideration for the development team, which worked to reduce coefficient of drag in the name of less wind noise, better engine efficiency, and more downforce.

A more aggressive front splitter and a larger rear spoiler increase downforce for high speed track use.

That new P1 front end new LED headlights mark the 650S out from the 12C, with a more integrated front splitter increasing downforce and door blades behind the front wheels directing air from the trailing edges of the splitter for better front end grip.

The carbon fiber rear spoiler is the highlight of a more aggressive aero package, which also incorporates STI front, rear and side underspoilers for better downforce and stability.

The ZR1 will offer two aero packages: a standard rear Low Wing, which delivers the highest top speed, and an available two - way - adjustable High Wing that offers maximum downforce on the track for the quickest lap times — about 60 percent more downforce than the Z06 with the available Z07 Performance Package.

«The new wings, for example, help generate more downforce without adding drag, enhancing road holding and top speed.»

The IONIQ Electric's diffuser and rear spoiler generates downforce for more optimised handling at higher speeds, whilst simultaneously minimising the effect of drag.

It's holding that for a more comprehensive tech reveal in the New Year when we'll find out the 0 to 60 mph figures along with the exact amount of downforce the crazy active rear spoiler and the equally - active flaps beneath the headlights produce.

And let's not overlook the contributions of less weight and more downforce in the quest for greater speed.

For added aero stick there's that massive rear wing and — as part of the 2008 factory RSR redo — redesigned air outlets ahead of the front wheel wells that both lower drag and evacuate more air for increased downforFor added aero stick there's that massive rear wing and — as part of the 2008 factory RSR redo — redesigned air outlets ahead of the front wheel wells that both lower drag and evacuate more air for increased downforfor increased downforce.

The new aerodynamics generates substantially more downforce, allowing for higher cornering speeds and later braking points.

The downforce created by the aerodynamics makes the car more stable during high - speed cornering and the stickier tires make the car capable of handling 1.2 lateral g forces (compared to 1.04 for the last ZR - 1).

We can't wait to drive the new, Level - 2 Performance Pack, which gets wider Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber and boatloads more downforce for even more grip.

At the rear are wider fenders to house substantial rear wheels and tires, a new trunk lid with a more pronounced lip for added downforce at speed, a heavily redesigned bumper and a quartet of carbon - fiber tailpipes.

At the rear the M4 is equipped with an integrated rear spoiler made from carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic and a redesigned trunk lid for even more downforce.

The GT - R will be re-styled with more aggressive lines and better aerodynamics for increased high speed stability and cornering downforce.

Opting for the R model adds more downforce - creating features, including a carbon - fiber rear wing, and carbon - fiber wheels.

Lamborghini uses its ALA system for more than just front and rear downforce.

Turns out, this new design helps create more front downforce for the hypercar, enabling it to function at its maximum peak.

A large rear diffuser, meanwhile, highlighted yet more significant changes that were carried out to enhance the standard car's aero to give it more downforce without the need for a large spoiler.

The BRZ tS exterior also adds a more aggressive look with an exclusive STI carbon fiber rear spoiler, which is manually adjustable to fine - tune rear downforce for track driving.

The car also had new body kit for more cooling and downforce and wider 245 and 265 / 40/18 tires.

As a final option for the rear wing, you can get the adjustable system from 1016 Industries, quick release pins combined with custom - made bearings allow a simple, yet strong way to perform adjustments based on what the customer wants to achieve at that time... more downforce or maximum top speed.

Using an angle of the lower section, the airflow underneath the body is improved while downforce is increased and the front radiator gets more air directed onto them, with the use of vertical fins on the side cool air is directed into the wheel wells better for better disk brake cooling.

«They've got to give (the DPs) more downforce, give them better brakes,» said Jeff Braun, an engineer for the Level 5 Motorsports team that fields two LMP2 cars.