downforce
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- noun
- /ˈdaʊnˌfɔrs/
- Specialized
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downforce aerodinámico
- The new McLaren P1 has much higher levels of downforce than any current road car—600 kg is achieved well below maximum speed.
- aerodynamic downforce
- downforce on that car
- pounds of downforce
Examples
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To enhance stability at high speeds, engineers focused on increasing the downforce generated by the vehicle's rear wing.
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The large rear wing adjusts automatically to boost downforce and optimize aerodynamics.
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Our goal was to get great levels of downforce at lower speeds, and we have achieved that.
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In other words, as the gyros spin, downforce is created to keep the vehicle stable and level.
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But a major reason for its extraordinary performance is its high level of downforce and its all-around aerodynamic excellence.
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The car's bodywork is updated with new, lightweight parts and an aggressive new aerodynamic package that increases downforce by 30 percent.
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The P1's advanced aerodynamics allow it to generate 1,320 pounds of downforce at "well below maximum speed," five times as much downforce as the MP4-12C and about as much as McLaren's GT3 race car.
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The aerodynamic design of the car maximizes downforce, allowing it to grip the road better during sharp turns.
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During the race, the team's car created significant downforce, which improved its performance on the winding track.
Synonyms
A push or pull from air on something moving through it, for example lift and drag on a wing
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Etymology
The word downforce comes from the parts down 'towards the ground' and force 'a push'. So, for a car it means the downward pressure from moving air that presses the vehicle onto the road to help it stay stable and keep its grip at high speed.