Forming the upper part of the engine lid, the wing is wider, has three instead of the previous five air ducts to feed cooling air into the engine bay and now extends variably for smoother introduction
of additional downforce at the rear.
At speeds below 106mph it stays in its most retracted position of minus - seven degrees, at speeds above this it rises through eight degrees to plus - one degree to deliver up to 50 kg
of additional downforce depending on your speed.
At 186 mph, exterior aerodynamic parts combine to add 220 pounds
of additional downforce.
Not exact matches
Additional aerodynamics and
downforce improvements come courtesy
of new front wing plates, wheel arch intakes, and side intakes.
Additional vents in the bonnet and front bumper join large twin vents ahead
of the rear wheels, with large front and rear splitters helping generate
downforce.
Wider bumpers, a huge carbon trunk - mounted spoiler, and large lower front undercover make for a fearsome and aggressive look that also delivers on performance; the exterior modifications combine to help achieve 220
additional pounds
of downforce when traveling at 186 mph.
The
additional air outlet at the front
of the front lid assists the airflow
of the central radiator, while providing aerodynamic
downforce on the front axle by deflecting the airflow.
A double front spoiler, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, side skirts and loads
of other add - ons, all made from carbon fiber, give the modified Ferrari a sportier look while functionally serving to generate
additional downforce.
For use on the racetrack, the already good aerodynamic attributes
of the four - door high - performance coupé are further optimised by the newly developed carbon - fibre components: the front apron with a front splitter ensures
additional downforce, as do the rear diffuser with three fins and the adjustable rear aerofoil.
Since we're talking about a Porsche, the 2018 Panamera Sport Turismo is the first model in its segment to feature an adaptive roof spoiler that generates an
additional downforce of up to 50 kg on the rear axle.
The SLS AMG GT3 was designed entirely by Mercedes» high performance AMG division and features modified body with a race - grade aerodynamics package and
additional vanes on the front corners which can be adjusted depending on the
downforce of the axle.
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.
By means
of its new front lip, MANSORY not only achieves an aggressive appearance, but also generates
additional downforce.
[19] Drag and lift were limited at the envisioned ground clearance for road use, but the design allowed for
additional downforce when the car was set up for racing; the body produced around 3,000 lb (1,400 kg)
of downforce at 200 mph (320 km / h).
And the rear has also been optimised by the MANSORY specialists in terms
of design and aerodynamics: The diffuser built into the new apron stabilises the car at high speeds and in conjunction with the beautiful rear spoiler, generates
additional downforce on the rear axle.
The
additional benefit
of a race - style transmission, revised double wishbone suspension and Pirelli slick tyres — together with up to 1,000 kg
of downforce — will ensure that the McLaren Senna GTR will also post the quickest McLaren circuit lap times outside Formula 1.
At speeds
of 120 km / h (74.6 mph) and above, a spoiler is electrically extended from the luggage compartment lid to provide
additional downforce on the rear axle.
A more aggressive aero strategy was implemented, targeting even more
downforce to accommodate the
additional grip requirements
of a pure rear - drive setup.
The diffuser extends beyond the profile
of the rear skirt to produce
additional downforce at the rear axle.
On the boot lid, there is an adjustable rear wing to provide the requisite
downforce, while the aerodynamically honed front apron features an
additional splitter integrated on the underside
of the apron.
Besides the aesthetic impact, the carbon - fibre bits, according to Nissan, help reduce the car's total weight by about 65 kgs and combine to work and increase
downforce, besides lowering the centre
of gravity by 15 mm and generating an
additional 100 kgs at 300 km / hr compared to the updated 2014 GT - R.
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.
Advanced aerodynamics generating
additional 100 kg
of downforce at 300km / h (186mph) for exceptional road - holding
That «hood down'took its toll couldn't be entirely countered even by aerodynamic features like a spoiler fitted on the trailing edge
of the bootlid providing
additional downforce — top speed was reduced to 195mph.
Together, the front bumper, engine undercover strake and carbon rear spoiler increase
downforce, lowering the centre
of gravity and generating an
additional 100 kg * 1 (at 300km / h) compared to the freshly updated 2014 Nissan GT - R model.
Scheduled to be unveiled in front
of the audience in New York Auto Show, the 570S Coupe features rear flying buttresses that increase
downforce as well as adding grace, and complex door tendons that direct
additional air to cool the mid-mounted V8 engine.
More aggression and
downforce can be had with the optional AMG Aerodynamics package, which adds a larger front splitter,
additional canards, a new rear spoiler, and black accents for the faux vents in the corners
of the rear bumper.