The GT - R also matches the Aston Martin pound - for - pound in terms
of aero bits, as the Nismo package adds a trunk - lid spoiler, a front splitter, and a rear bumper spoiler all in carbon fiber.
Not exact matches
The aim is to make it easier for cars to follow each other by getting rid
of some
of the
aero bits around the front
of the car, as well as simplifying the front wing itself.
Based on the new road - going 2017 Fiesta, the bulky air intakes, huge wheel arches and swooping
aero of the rally beast makes the i20 Coupe WRC look a little
bit tame, to be honest.
The introduction
of aero kits for 2015 brought back memories
of the winglet - riddled F1 cars
of the late 2000s and the racing suffered a
bit too, but for 2018 that's all set to change.
It's full
of all the usual extreme
aero bits we've come to expect from modern GT cars, and will even generate downforce through the wheels (somehow) with something BMW is calling «innovative
aero rims».
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There's a unique
aero duct for the ZL1's transmission cooler, and indeed there are no less than 11 special coolers for various mechanical
bits in this car (notably the differential), a little reminder that heat is a potentially destructive byproduct
of extreme power and speed.
One thing you can agree on is that the Mopar community — especially the nit - picky
aero crowd — doesn't suffer fools well; a car as audacious as this one will certainly raise hackles if anything is the least
bit off in terms
of historical accuracy, mechanical fluency, or fabrication skill.
But finding the limits
of this car on warm Cups feels a
bit like pushing through your comfort zone in an
aero car — it's a leap
of faith.
With all
of the visible
aero bits on this prototype, the C7 Corvette ZR1 could possibly be the first Corvette to utilize an active
aero system, which was first revealed in a patent filing by General Motors.
And while it's not as aggressively styled as the Hyundai, its melding
of perfect proportions, subtle
aero additions and that iconic red stripe mark it out as something a
bit special.
There's a
bit of aero tweakery too, but it's unlikely that a funky carbon splitter or venturi at the rear will make any discernable difference unless you happen to drive it over a very high cliff.
For that $ 18,000 or so, the Launch Edition adds a
bit of exclusivity, gloss black
aero elements (splitter, diffuser, and gills), special 20 - inch wheels, bright anodized or black gloss pillars, brighter hood accents, piano black or carbon interior trim, an ear - popping 1,000 - watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, power in the center console, and a touchpad control interface.
Just 100
of these limited - production versions
of the Viper GTS coupe were built to homologate all the go - fast
aero bits found on the GT2 - class race cars that ran in the 24 Hours
of Le Mans, among other races.
Thanks to all these elements — and with a little
bit of help from a slightly larger lip spoiler on the tail — the underbody
aero package creates 310 kg
of downforce at 186mph (300kph), which is 30 kg more than the F430 can muster.
MINI claims the
aero qualities
of the car are improved, too, but makes no specific claims about downforce, so take it as read that there is a little
bit less lift than before, but not much more than that.
Despite running the drivetrain
of a 911 GT3 RS, the Porsche 911 R does without the obscenely large rear wing and other
aero bits and bobs.
If you prefer a
bit of an athletic look to your ride, Sport models are distinguished from the base version by an underbody
aero kit, rear spoiler, fog lights, and larger, 16 - inch tires on alloy wheels.
It's nice to come here with a car that's a
bit different from what we had here in last couple
of years with the new
aero package.
The fenders and hood are made
of the stuff, as are many
of the interior components and
aero bits like the pronounced front splitter and rear diffuser.
Probe, Ford's hot - selling sporty
aero sedan, seems every
bit the measure
of its public image.
And the one chosen was called «
Aero» — and as the interior has already been specified in an Obsidian Black / Spicy Red combination, explains why there is a
bit of a clash
of colour!
I guess I had the 2002 - 2006 (2007 Classic) Sierra Denali in mind, which had a
bit of body
aero trim in addition to a different grille shape, unique headlamps, it's own two - toned interior colors and unique interior trim.
The big, Vulcan - inspired
aero bits can't disguise the GTE's similarity to the road car, which goes far deeper than the bodywork: The same Mercedes - AMG 4.0 - liter turbocharged V8 sits under the hood
of both road and track Vantage.
Sure, as you'll see in the opening seconds
of the video, this is not a stock Exige S V6 anymore, as it's been stripped out for weight - saving purposes and fitted with new
aero bits including a surfboard - sized rear wing — yeah, that one, it's quite impossible to miss.
If you find ridiculous levels
of power and ground - hugging
aero bits déclassé for a Jaguar GT, well, that's too bad.
A six - speed manual transmission is standard with either unit, while a six - speed automatic can be selected as an option - as can an adaptive suspension system, a
bit more turbo boost, and a more aggressive
aero package in the form
of the sDrive35is model.
Taken together, Jag says the
aero bits reduce lift by 205 percent and deliver more than 122 kg
of downforce at speeds approaching 300 km / h.
Louvers and other
aero bits, such as air - deflecting canards, can be found on just about every inch
of the bodywork.
The lower
bits incorporate functional air curtains, which not only help to increase the front - end
aero efficiency, but also look great, with multiple layers stacked on one another in a manner that reminds us
of a race - spec splitter.