Sentences with phrase «of aerodynamic lift»

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It makes sense - if too much aerodynamic downforce hurts overtaking, then increasing aerodynamic lift (the opposite of downforce) will certainly improve matters.

The Jump Glider could be the first in a new generation of robots, harnessing aerodynamic lift to travel further than it would if it simply hopped, and without using additional energy.

They're considered more aerodynamic because their simple design keeps them from being lifted off of the glass easily in wind and rain.

The main concerns of automotive aerodynamics are reducing drag, reducing wind noise, and preventing undesired lift forces at high speeds.

Shape of main wings, namely airfoil, produces lift force, thanks to aerodynamic interaction with air, and achieves commensurate energy efficiency.

He grasped some understanding of aerodynamics, lift and the fluidity of air.

Vortex generators operate on a basic aerodynamics principle — that if you reduce the separation of the airflow on the leeward side of an airfoil, you can enhance the lift and at the same time reduce the drag.

The unusual half - and - half state can reverse another key effect of spin — the aerodynamic lift force — which can make a ball swerve up or down, or side to side.

«If you are going to have things sticking out of the fuselage, you can try to design them so that they generate aerodynamic lift — in much the same way as large bat ears,» he says.

At 50 mph and up, a second spoiler automatically rises out of the trunk lid and works with the roof - mounted spoiler to reduce lift and further improve aerodynamics and grip.

The rear wing and front - wing main planes are smaller, and the centerline wicker from the nose of the car to the cockpit is tapered — an aerodynamic device intended to prevent the car from lifting off the ground when it spins.

Aesthetically, Novitec has applied its usual subtle styling treatments, adding a subtle array of aerodynamic additions to the nose aiding front - end lift, while at the rear the standard GT4C's diffuser and top mounted wing have been subtly re-shaped.

A number of aerodynamic modifications are said to reduce lift.

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.

Both of these components — diffuser and roof edge spoiler — reduce aerodynamic lift at the rear axle.

The main purpose of the airdam is to force air to flow around the car rather than under it in the interests of reducing aerodynamic drag and lift.

This new suspension is the Quadra - Lift Air Suspension which offers you five separate height settings that can deliver as much as 10.6 inches of ground clearance or hunker down to make the Grand Cherokee deals an SUV with better aerodynamics and improved fuel mileage for the drive.

This Front Splitter / Air Dam also utilizes a built - in aerodynamic splitter design that creates a high - pressure region of air atop the protruding surface, further reducing lift and increasing net downforce.

Normal Ride Height (NRH): 8.7 inches of clearance offers improved fuel economy as well as improved aerodynamics during on - road driving Off - road 1: Lifts the vehicle an additional 1.3 inches from NRH for added height in clearing obstacles (10.0 inches) Off - road 2: Delivers legendary Jeep off - road capability and provides an additional 2.6 inches from NRH for 11.3 inches of ground clearance Park Mode: Lowers the vehicle 1.6 inches from NRH for easy ingress / egress.

Thanks to enhanced aerodynamic redesigns of the front grille and the rear diffuser and the unique spoiler, the Focus RS maximizes downforce while creating zero lift for optimum high - speed handling.

The front spoiler reduces aerodynamic lift by 30 percent and the rear one reduces lift by 57 percent, yet the car has the same coefficient of drag as a stock 750i.

With weight distribution effectively balanced for a mid-engine concept (43 % front, 57 % rear), the center of gravity is just 491 mm from the ground and aerodynamic downforce is 124 kg at 200 kph, aided by a competitive lift - coefficient.

Aerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speAerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speaerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speed limiter.

The 370Z Sport and Sport Tech grades also feature zero front lift and zero rear lift, thanks to extensive aerodynamics efforts — including an «inverse area» front bumper design that allows a smooth flow of air to the sides of the vehicle, while the rear design maximizes the control of air flow from the roof to the rear hatch.

This visually striking mechanism serves to reduce lift at the rear axle, optimising both aerodynamic balance and grip levels of the new MINI Coupe.

For optimal stability, the system reduces lift by a factor of three and produces the equivalent of 40 kg of rear downforce at very high track speeds without detracting from the car's carefully honed aerodynamics designed to achieve a low CdA.

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.

The focus on aerodynamics has ensured a zero lift coefficient and a minimum of drag which provides a class - leading overall aerodynamic performance.

The coupe - inspired aerodynamic design of the 3 Series Gran Turismo is accentuated by Air Breathers and an active rear spoiler that reduces lift on the rear axle by 35 percent.

It generates 30 pounds more aerodynamic downforce in front thanks to a more prominent lip below the front bumper and positive downforce (as opposed to lift) in back — largely a function of reworked underbody shields.

In addition to this, they equip the tail - light lenses with special spoiler lips, which direct the airstream flowing along the car's flanks a long way rearwards; were these small spoiler lips not included, the air would flow inwards at the rear of the E-Class and create a vacuum, which would have a negative impact on both aerodynamic drag and lift.

The front bumper's carbon - fibre front splitter works to reduce aerodynamic lift over the front axle, while each of the side intakes also sport small vanes for added downforce, in an idea pioneered by Ferrari's 458 Italia.

The tuning specialist is also altering the aerodynamics of the car courtesy of an all - new aero kit featuring apron extensions and rear wing carved from clear coated carbon meant to reduce lift and take the looks of the crazy sedan one notch higher in therms of aggressiveness.

This aerodynamic performance contributes to impressively low wind noise, aids fuel consumption and strong high - speed stability and, of course, is vital in ensuring ideal handling balance through optimising drag and lift forces.

You'll notice the bold strakes on both front fenders, rearward of the wheels, that serve to promote engine cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift.

The new Z also maintains the previous generation's zero front lift and zero rear lift when equipped with the rear spoiler, thanks to extensive aerodynamics efforts — including an «inverse area» front bumper design which smoothes the flow of air to the sides of the vehicle, while the rear design maximizes the control of air flow from the roof to the rear hatch.

Sporty exterior tweaks improve aerodynamic performance and reduce lift — to keep the Nismo Leaf glued to the road for more exciting handling, Nissan said Tuesday here in an preview of its show plans.

The air suspension lowers itself into a more aerodynamic ride height that both lowers the center of mass, which improves stability at high speeds, and reduces air turbulence beneath the SUV, which reduces aerodynamic lift and drag, further contributing to the feeling of a more planted ride.

Fewer aerodynamic lifts in front and rear and a lower centre of gravity, in combination with newly designed air springs and active roll bars, deliver surprisingly agile handling capabilities for this super-luxury boulevardier.

Aerodynamic lift at the front of the car has been reduced to below zero through the use of a carbon fiber hood with air outlet duct and a finned front under - cover.

This is just a small example, however, keep in mind that aerodynamics, Mark is a very nasty science, a bullet propelled through the air does nothing to dispute thermodynamics, and the way in which thrust, drag, lift and weight effect the moving body, all obeys the laws of physics and is described nicely by aerodynamics.