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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Lotus says this causes the downforce generated at high speeds to act directly on the suspension mounts and reduce frontal lift.
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New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
Photo : Kalmar Automotive The Kalmar 9×9 develops more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
That's because the front and back have more efficient aerodynamics for downforce at high speeds.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
During lateral acceleration or deceleration (going around a corner), the active elements immediately return to their original downforce position to make sure the car sticks.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
Photo : Kalmar Automotive The Kalmar 9×9 develops more than 3,000 pounds of downforce.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024
That's because the front and back have more efficient aerodynamics for downforce at high speeds.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
During lateral acceleration or deceleration (going around a corner), the active elements immediately return to their original downforce position to make sure the car sticks.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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 4 Oct. 2024.
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