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.
Not exact matches
At the start
of this week, IndyCar officially revealed the real - life version
of its 2018 car — having previously showed us incredible - looking renders
of what next year's universal
aero kit will look like.
Instead
of Honda and Chevrolet developing their own
aero kits, in 2018 the series will adopt standardised bodywork for the DW12 with the aim
of being better looking, better for racing, and better for safety... and judging by this concept art, they could look awesome!
With a 4.0 - liter flat - six making 514 hp and 346 lb - ft
of torque, the GT3 RS is estimated by Porsche to hit 60 mph in 3 seconds flat, and thanks to a new
aero kit, generate twice as much downforce as the regular 911 GT3.
Indeed, plenty
of»80s road testers admired the ultimate Q - car look too, but if you were a schoolboy in 1986, I imagine the show - off, # 19,985 M535i with its
aero kit (a very rarely specced option on the M5) was the more exciting - looking machine.
An optional AMR
Aero Kit for coupes, produced with the help
of Aston Martin Racing and constructed from carbon fiber, offers a unique front splitter and dive planes, side sills, and a fixed rear spoiler.
While we enjoyed tremendous success with the Chevrolet - specific
aero kit, we are looking forward to the next chapter
of competition as IndyCar introduces its universal
aero kit,» said Mark Kent, director
of Chevrolet motorsports competition.
Visually, the 2016 Mazda MX - 5 Miata concept sets itself apart with the inclusion
of the new
aero kit, which adds a front air dam, side sill extensions, a rear bumper skirt, and a rear lip spoiler.
It's five - door only (five door adds # 655 to other models), gets unique exterior styling with
aero wheels and C - shaped LED lighting signatures, and features much
of the standard
kit of other high - end Golfs, such as LED headlights, the most feature - packed infotainment system, and adaptive cruise control.
The simplicity
of the new
aero kits, seen here in the speedway trim, is evident.
Instead
of having to conform to a thick booklet
of rules set out by the FIA, the CRC allows competitors to enter larger, 2 - litre engine'd cars with bigger, 35 mm restrictors, wearing
aero -
kits and bodywork that would send scrutineers into a tape - measure based frenzy at a WRC event.
An
aero kit comprises optional fitment
of carbon front spoiler lips and mirror covers, a carbon rear diffuser and carbon roof spoiler.
A power output higher than a Ferrari F12's should be more than enough to cut the driven rear axle loose and live up to its «Racing Drift» name, while there's a «Rocket Bunny»
aero kit to make sure its looks possess similar levels
of attitude.
Sporting eighteen - inch Speedline aluminum wheels and a subtle yet effective
aero kit, the no - frills 993 - series RS is arguably the prettiest and most pragmatic 911
of them all.
$ 670.00 -LSB-[140]-RSB- • Heighten the style and enhance the aerodynamic appearance
of your 370Z •
Kit includes Front Chin
Aero Deflector and body - color Rear Decklid Spoiler • All pieces are also sold individually.
The drop - top gets the same styling package as the hatch, with the John Cooper Works
aero kit and 17in alloys in attendance as well as a smattering
of Works badges.
Some
of the larger packages include a Dynamic Handling Package (Dynamic Damper Control, Performance Control and Variable Sport Steering), a Driver Assistance Package (rearview camera with Top View and Park Distance Control), an M Sport Package (high - gloss roof rails, sport seats, an
aero kit, an Anthracite headliner, Shadowline exterior trim, an M Sports leather steering wheel, paddle shifters, Dynamic Damper Control and 19 - inch M light - alloy double spoke wheels), or the Technology Package (navigation, real - time traffic, a head - up display, BMW Apps).
During the development
of this aerodynamic
kit Vorsteiner insisted the factory original active
aero function
of the standard rear wing would be retained without showing any errors on the dashboard... keep in mind the fact the original wing «rises» isn't only to increase down - force but also to allow more air to be extracted from the engine compartment... even with the Vorsteiner carbon fiber rear wing installed this functionality remains.
The Liberty Walk widebody
kit for the BMW E92 M3 consists
of a front diffuser, over fenders and a rear diffuser, alongside with either a GT
aero wing or a rear decklid spoiler.
This
aero kit consists
of 6 - pieces, one front lip, two side skirts, two rear bumper pieces and a carbon fiber front splitter that is designed to assemble with the front lip.
True to its reputation, ABT Sportsline built an
aero body
kit that touches on all sections
of the hot hatch.
Gets an aggressive
aero body
kit, courtesy
of Mugen.
Styling-wise, the Brabus 700 sports an
aero kit made
of carbon fiber including a front spoiler lip, surrounds for the large air intakes, a rear spoiler, and a diffuser insert for the rear bumper.
An optional body
kit package (known as the Aero Kit) can also be purchased to modify the exterior appearance of the vehic
kit package (known as the
Aero Kit) can also be purchased to modify the exterior appearance of the vehic
Kit) can also be purchased to modify the exterior appearance
of the vehicle.
More aggressive than ever thanks to the
aero kit that Honda added to the already sporty looking Civic hatchback, the Type R is also a force to be reckoned with in terms
of performance.
The
kit consists
of black color scheme and facelifted front bumper with many small
aero details completing the set
of very agressive - looking body
kit.
ABT's program for the Golf GTI Clubsport is no different as it packs a comprehensive list
of upgrades that includes a new
aero kit, interior upgrades, suspension improvements, and
of course, an engine program that revolves around the tuner's award - winning New Generation tuning module.
Tata Motors recently showcased the Nexon
Aero at the 2018 Auto Expo and within just a week
of wrapping up the biennial event, has made the
Aero Kits available to customers.
We are looking here at an extremely aggressive
aero kit consisting
of a new front spoiler with metallic accent ($ 2,695), prominent rear diffuser ($ 3,295) and massive rear wing ($ 2,895), the latter one increasing the car «s aerodynamics at high - speeds.
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.
-- Sportier version
of the Nexon, Nexon
Aero unveiled at the 2018 Auto Expo — Gets smoked headlamps, body
kit with red accents — India launch likely in the coming months
And if you think it takes a plethora
of custom body parts to create such
aero kit, you will be in for a big disappointment.
The automaker is offering a total
of five
Aero Kits on the Nexon... Read More
This trick
of using the
aero body
kit compensates for higher rolling resistance but sticky low - profile tires on special 17 - inch forged wheels — not cast wheels like on the Liftback Five and Persona Series.
The performance package consists
of an aggressive
aero kit, various interior trim upgrades and suspension modifications.
The RSC Tuning
Aero kit comes with two front splitters that are height adjustable to keep in mind the ground clearance
of the already low riding Lamborghini Huracán, when mounted flush onto the front bumper they reduce the clearance by only.5»... also keep in mind the front lift system on this Lamborghini that allows you to raise the front when driving onto an incline, the double bonded construction
of these splitters also allows more protection against scraping without flaking the clear coat.
Butler Tires and Wheels is an Authorized Distributor
of Vorsteiner
Aero Components and Wheels, contact us for pricing on this Novara Edizione
kit.
Two versions
of the SEAT Leon display further individualisation options for SEAT's successful new model: The Leon FR 1.8 TSI with 180 hp / 132 kW in Emocion red comes with an even more powerful look thanks to an
Aero Kit with front and rear skirts.
Compared to mainstream versions
of the new C - Class two - door unveiled last week, the showroom - ready C 63 S Coupe teased here adds exactly what you'd expect: a more aggressive
aero kit including an aggressive front bumper with black honeycomb upper and lower grilles.
That means a similar range
of visual tweaks over the standard Impreza, including bigger wheels, an aggressive body
kit and an
aero - optimised wing.
The Club Racer comes with an
aero kit made
of carbon fiber.
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 can be
kitted with one
of the two available
aero packs.
But first, back to the start
of this project, LB Performance released their intial
aero kit a while ago already, back in 2013 at the TAS, Tokyo Auto Show, they unveiled the Aventador by LB Performance with her typical brushed aluminum wrap and thanks to the Airrex airride suspension system showing the low down Shakotan stance.
In Crystal Pearl White, Pearl white the rarest one
of all, Upgrades - Pearlescent Paint, 2 owners, Standard Features - Touch Screen Sat Nav / Radio CD, Black / Red Alcantera, Boot Lid
Aero Spoiler, 18in OZ Ultraleggera Anthracite Alloy Wheels, 6.1 in Toyota Touch Multimedia Screen, Sports Mode, LED DRL Lights, Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control, Electric Folding Mirrors, Cruise Control, Bluetooth Pairing and Bluetooth Music Streaming, CD Player, USb and AUX - In foe WMA and MP3 Music Playing, Hill Start Assist, Push Button Start, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Body
Kit, Keyless Entry and Start, Sports Leather Steering Wheel, Bi Xenon Headlamps, VSC, USB Port, Aux Input, Anthracite Roof Lining, Folding Rear Seat, 6 Speed Manual, Front Fog Lights, Remote Central Locking, Traction Control, Electric Windows, Auto Headlamps, Isofix Mounts.
So a quick math gets us at a grand total
of about $ 58,000 for the entire LB Works
aero kit with exhaust, suspension, wheels and tires... but without the donor car, which in this case is a $ 400,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP700 - 4, and the required paint and fitment... and trust me, fitting an LB Works wide finder
kit onto an Aventador isn't for the faint hearted... it involves actually cutting into all four wheel arches with an angle grinder.
On the outside it gets a new
aero kit with exposed carbon weave sections to generates up to 551 lbs (250 kg)
of downforce.
Now comes the most frightnening part
of fitting the LB Works
aero kit... the wide fenders, which are in fact bolted onto the original fenders, but not before you have to remove a small strip from the front fenders and a rather large section from the rear ones so the wheels have enough space when mounting the Airrex airride suspension instead
of the standard springs from Ohlins.
The next two are the 5 - Series and Z4, both
of which will receive an M Sport package that includes an M Sport suspension, a new
aero kit, a leather steering wheel, a set
of bespoke 18 - inch alloys, blue leather - piped velour floor mats, chrome - plated «Limited Edition» door sill finishers, an anthracite headliner for the coupe, and blue - stitched upholstery.
Nissan will showcase its range
of standard road cars stylized with the latest
aero body -
kits while still retaining a pure simplistic form.
Following in the proven path
of the successful Honda - powered prototype sports racers — winners
of 74 American Le Mans Series, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship and World Endurance Championship races and multiple titles since 2007 — the Honda Indy car
aero kits were developed by utilizing the latest in Computer - Aided Design (CAD) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology.