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 fans produce 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) of downforce at a dead stop, giving it about as much grip as a gecko on sticky paper.
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New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
The lifting of the flap, controlled by the driver, reduces rear downforce and provides a momentary boost.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
While true enough – the simple math is that a car would need to generate more downforce than its own weight – proving this in the real world is tricky.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With insufficient downforce at the rear, his Alpine A525 F1 car spun wildly and hit the barriers.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
The lifting of the flap, controlled by the driver, reduces rear downforce and provides a momentary boost.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
While true enough – the simple math is that a car would need to generate more downforce than its own weight – proving this in the real world is tricky.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With insufficient downforce at the rear, his Alpine A525 F1 car spun wildly and hit the barriers.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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