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 total output of 1,184 hp, however, remains unquestionably impressive—as does the cutting-edge aerodynamics that can deliver more than 2,300 pounds of downforce.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
This makes for a sizeable air gap that allows air to flow over the seamless canopy for downforce at high speeds.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Despite the new higher downforce package, the GEN4 car won’t have the cornering speed of an F1 car.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Some cars do shine, though, like the new R Class time-attack weapons with their titanic downforce.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
This makes for a sizeable air gap that allows air to flow over the seamless canopy for downforce at high speeds.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Despite the new higher downforce package, the GEN4 car won’t have the cornering speed of an F1 car.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Some cars do shine, though, like the new R Class time-attack weapons with their titanic downforce.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for downforce
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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