downforce
noun
down·force
ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯrs 
: a downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (such as a spoiler on a race car)
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The aerodynamic downforce generated by the cars sends up huge rooster tails of spray from the rear diffusers, with more water pumped into the airflow by the treaded intermediate or wet tires.
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ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
For its pace car duties, the ZR1 comes with the carbon aero package, including dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and a rear wing that helps create more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speeds.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Speaking of improved, the Amalfi gets several aerodynamic enhancements, from functional headlight ducts that not only reduce drag but also cool the engine to an active, three-position rear spoiler that, when fully deployed, creates 242 pounds of downforce at 155 mph.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The front fascia has larger canards and louvres, the rear has been elongated, and there’s a new double-blade active rear wing, changes that combine to improve aerodynamic efficiency and produce more downforce.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
For its pace car duties, the ZR1 comes with the carbon aero package, including dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and a rear wing that helps create more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speeds.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Speaking of improved, the Amalfi gets several aerodynamic enhancements, from functional headlight ducts that not only reduce drag but also cool the engine to an active, three-position rear spoiler that, when fully deployed, creates 242 pounds of downforce at 155 mph.
—Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
The front fascia has larger canards and louvres, the rear has been elongated, and there’s a new double-blade active rear wing, changes that combine to improve aerodynamic efficiency and produce more downforce.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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