The R8 GT produces even
more downforce when driven fast than the production model — without any increase in the Cd value (0.36) or frontal area (1.99 m2)(21.42 sq ft).
Not exact matches
There's no extra power, but
when your car already packs 800 hp and makes close to 30 percent
more downforce than the competition - spec Vantage GTE, who cares?
When driving fast over a crest, the tail rudder will momentarily rise to generate
more downforce.
More accurately, you miss the
downforce when driving the standard car around a circuit.
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.
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.
When the wing is in its optimum position the overall efficiency at high
downforce is improved by over 50 %, and in low drag by
more than 400 % compared to the previous model.
More details are expected, including the additional
downforce claims
when the aero kit goes on sale in the next few months.