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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Like the electric Eletre, the For‑Me is expected to feature active aerodynamic components, including a rear spoiler capable of producing up to 198 pounds of downforce.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025
The new elements combine to produce anywhere between 782 and 1,1190 pounds of downforce, depending on how they are utilized.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
All painted in Stryker Purple. Components made of carbon fiber, modified for downforce wind and airflow, and other body options mark the exterior.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The cars are anticipated to be lighter, with both downforce and drag expected to be reduced by 30 percent and 55 percent, respectively, with the minimum weight reduction.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2025
The new elements combine to produce anywhere between 782 and 1,1190 pounds of downforce, depending on how they are utilized.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
All painted in Stryker Purple. Components made of carbon fiber, modified for downforce wind and airflow, and other body options mark the exterior.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The cars are anticipated to be lighter, with both downforce and drag expected to be reduced by 30 percent and 55 percent, respectively, with the minimum weight reduction.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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