With
the improved aerodynamic downforce and drag efficiency, the body of the 488 GTB certainly took on a new shape.
Not exact matches
It makes sense - if too much
aerodynamic downforce hurts overtaking, then increasing
aerodynamic lift (the opposite of
downforce) will certainly
improve matters.
Flavio Manzoni and his design team are also going to reshape the bumpers, fit restyled LED lights and further
improve the
aerodynamics for enhanced cornering
downforce.
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.
Custom side skirts, flared fenders, brake - cooling side skirts (for the 15 - inch Brembos), a rear diffuser, and a rear decklid spoiler are also included to
improve aerodynamics and
downforce.
Aerodynamic upgrades to the already fearsome GT350 include a revised front air splitter and carbon fiber rear wing, which
improve high - speed
downforce.
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.
Slick racing tires are of course part of the formula for the
improved performance in the McLaren P1 GTR, along with a widened track, and
aerodynamics improvements that give the body even greater
downforce.
Other styling changes meant to
improve aerodynamics and high - speed stability include a
downforce - generating front spoiler lip and front bumpers with finishers, side sills pushed out to direct airflow around the car and new rear bodywork surrounding the 4 - ring taillights.
Not only does this further reduce lift at the front axle, it also provides
downforce at the rear axle for
improved aerodynamics and even better performance — combined with a surprisingly high level of comfort.
The result is reduced lift at the front axle and increased
downforce at the rear axle for
improved aerodynamics and another boost in performance.
Large front air intakes with titanium - coloured grilles, front spoiler optimised for
aerodynamic downforce, two NACA air intakes on the front lid for
improved supply of air to the brakes and side air intakes for combustion air, louvres on the front wings, greater
downforce thanks to the fixed rear wing.
Also, the fluid lines in the front of the car enhance the
aerodynamics, providing
improved downforce, producing better road grip.
What can be expected is a solid road grip due to the
improved aerodynamics of the car that generate a lot of
downforce and the reduced weight of the engine in the front of the car.
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.
The canards have been designed to
improve airflow around the vehicle and generate a high level of
downforce, while at the same time, direct air around the wheelhouse to
improve the
aerodynamics.
The 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.
It provides additional
aerodynamic features and technical revisions to
improve handling and
downforce, increases engine output by 10bhp to 562bhp and speeds up gear shifts in the six - speed sequential transmission.
The new Nürburgring package provides additional
aerodynamic features and technical revisions that
improve handling and
downforce without compromising the exceptional speed and acceleration that are central to the LFA's driving character.
According to Renault Sport, the R.S. 18 is a progression and refinement of the concepts developed during the 2017 season, and comes with an
improved suspension and greater
aerodynamic downforce.
To help
improve downforce, the Exige Cup 430 gets several
aerodynamic improvements, like a lightweight rear clam panel supports the larger, motorsport wing.
The add - ons are meant to
improve downforce,
aerodynamics, visuals and reduced weight.
With weight quoted at 3,847 pounds, Project 8 is no lightweight, but the new panels and wings are tailored to
improve aerodynamics, and Jaguar quotes a 205 percent reduction in lift, with 269 pounds of
downforce at 186 mph.
OK - Chiptuning did not add any visual enhancements to help the
aerodynamics on the front axle to
improve downforce.
The new look, styled at the Ferrari Styling Centre, features several new
aerodynamic features that
improve downforce and reduce drag.
Even if they are one of the most aggressive performance models on the market, BMW M3 and M4 will receive some M performance
aerodynamic components, some of which will
improve the airflow and the
downforce.
Focusing on «functional
aerodynamics» has helped Ford
improve efficiency by reducing drag and adding
downforce to
improve grip and handling.
Even that model blurs the boundaries between production and racing cars, with its 195 kW / 265 PS (which can temporarily peak at 213 kW / 290 PS using the boost function) as well as
aerodynamics that have been completely redesigned in many areas resulting in
improved downforces.
Improved aerodynamics, including a new underbody design that generated significantly more
downforce, greatly aided this muscular - looking GT - R's athleticism.
The most obvious new element is a large racing - style rear wing which
improves aerodynamic efficiency and generates additional
downforce.
The goal was to
improve both vertical
downforce and
aerodynamic efficiency without having evident impact on the drag coefficient.
The
improved track performance is driven by four key elements:
Aerodynamics: New aero features including a carbon fiber rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes on the front fascia produce grip - generating
downforce to help the car stick harder and drive faster in turns.
The exterior features several
aerodynamic aids to
improve downforce including a large wing, enhanced splitter and a rear diffuser.
Featuring a dramatic exterior design that delivers
improved downforce, engine cooling, and
aerodynamic properties, the new Focus RS will be the thirtieth Ford model to wear the RS moniker.
Other alterations include fully exposed carbonfibre for the roof and additional panels, as well as
improved aerodynamics from a modified rear wing, a front splitter and dive planes that, Lanzante claims, increase
downforce over the P1 GTR by 40 %.
Lightweight springs front and rear have been stiffened — 27 percent at the front and 63 percent at the rear — to
improve body control and allow for the 40 percent increase in
downforce generated by the revised bodywork and active
aerodynamics.
Key features include a brand - new exterior design and
aerodynamic package to cut drag and
improve downforce, an all - new multilink rear suspension and anti-rollbar system, an advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and
improved rollcage with the very latest FIA lifting device.
While the rear wing looks special it does weigh a considerable 4.2 - kg and its removal might have an impact on
downforce at high speeds but will
improve aerodynamic drag.
Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and tyre wear, while
aerodynamics improves front
downforce, rear
downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.