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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And 35 percent more downforce and 20 percent less drag.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
The aerodynamic downforce needed to firmly plant the Roadster’s wheels on the road and maintain grip at that pace would have to be truly staggering.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
This is also where the Battista’s massive rear wing comes into play, which not only gives you extra downforce over the rear end but also flips up (how profane) to serve as an air brake, slowing this two-door to a halt with sure-footedness.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2023
Even more remarkable about the Jesko are its aerodynamics, which in the limited production Jesko Attack model produce more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Ford said the Super Van’s radical bodywork could generate 4,400 pounds of aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
The vehicle also features two pop-out roof panels that increase downforce by an additional five percent when removed.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024
Not that the track is the Sport Classic's natural home—this souped up 911 trades ultimate performance and ground-hugging downforce for daily driver usability and a performance envelope that's a little more accessible to those of us who aren't employed as Porsche factory racing drivers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
Depending on the wing settings, the GT2 has just 50 to 55 percent the downforce of the GT3.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
The aerodynamic downforce needed to firmly plant the Roadster’s wheels on the road and maintain grip at that pace would have to be truly staggering.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
This is also where the Battista’s massive rear wing comes into play, which not only gives you extra downforce over the rear end but also flips up (how profane) to serve as an air brake, slowing this two-door to a halt with sure-footedness.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2023
Even more remarkable about the Jesko are its aerodynamics, which in the limited production Jesko Attack model produce more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Ford said the Super Van’s radical bodywork could generate 4,400 pounds of aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024
The vehicle also features two pop-out roof panels that increase downforce by an additional five percent when removed.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024
Not that the track is the Sport Classic's natural home—this souped up 911 trades ultimate performance and ground-hugging downforce for daily driver usability and a performance envelope that's a little more accessible to those of us who aren't employed as Porsche factory racing drivers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
Depending on the wing settings, the GT2 has just 50 to 55 percent the downforce of the GT3.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2023
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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