Aerodynamic downforce is the force exerted on a vehicle in the downward direction as a result of its aerodynamic design. It helps to increase grip and traction, allowing the vehicle to corner faster and more efficiently. This downforce is created by the interaction between the vehicle and the air around it.
Downforce is important in racing because it increases the amount of force pushing the tires onto the track, improving traction and grip. This allows cars to take corners at higher speeds without losing control. Downforce also helps in reducing drag, increasing overall speed and performance.
Downforce
On a race car they help to provide downforce, helping the car stay on the track. On a normal vehicle traveling at highway speeds, they are mainly for looks, and provide very little downforce.
Downforce
Theoretically yes. An IndyCar can make up to 5,000 lbs of downforce (at speed). The car weighs between 1500-1630 lbs.
Downforce occurs when air flowing over something pushes it into the ground. An F1 car is very light so it is fast in a straight line and can be thrown into the corners but because it is so light the car will have very little grip in the corners. Downforce adds to the weight of the car with the force of air pushing it down. The new DRS (drag reduction system) on the cars stops downforce - which causes drag - in the long straights. When a front wing or another part of an F1 car that makes downforce comes off the car has less grip and this often leads to crashes. Overall, downforce is essential to keeping an F1 car on the track
its alot safer and creates more downforce
Downforce is provided to F1 racing vehicles with the obvious wings, and the less obvious shape of its underside. The additional tons of downforce are used to increase the traction of the tires, for both acceleration/braking and for turns, 'sticking' to the road.
Downforce is provided to F1 racing vehicles with the obvious wings, and the less obvious shape of its underside. The additional tons of downforce are used to increase the traction of the tires, for both acceleration/braking and for turns, 'sticking' to the road.
Claims of 788kg @ 303km/h were touted during the Bathurst broadcast.
Increase downforce which improves traction.