Abstract No other attribute has played such an important role in the development of modern high-performance vehicles as downforce. By definition, this is a downward directed force created by the flow around the vehicle with the main goal to produce an enhanced grip for higher cornering speed. In the last fifty years, there has been a remarkable evolution of the downforce concept; ranging from simple wings mounted at different places on the car, into advanced diffuser arrangements that requires total flow optimization. Most of the downforce development has been made in parallel with advances in rubber compounds for high-friction tyres, and together, these two attributes have set new landmarks for increased velocity and safety in all high-speed motoring.


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    Title :

    Evolution of downforce on performance cars


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    Publication date :

    2018-01-01


    Size :

    16 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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