downforce

downforce
Any force (produced by aerodynamics or gravity etc) that acts downwards

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  • downforce — ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: down + force (I) (IV) : a downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (as a spoiler on a race car) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Formula One car — A modern Formula One car is a single seat, open cockpit, open wheel race car with substantial front and rear wings, and engine positioned behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship. The Formula One… …   Wikipedia

  • Diffuser (automotive) — Top: Lateral view; the red circles mark the front air dam/splitter and rear diffuser. Bottom: Underbody view. A diffuser, in an automotive context, is a shaped section of the car underbody which improves the car s aerodynamic properties by… …   Wikipedia

  • Formula One — F1 redirects here. For other uses, see F1 (disambiguation). For other uses, see Formula One (disambiguation). Formula One Category Single seater Country or region Worldwide …   Wikipedia

  • Ground effect in cars — For another similarly named effect relating to aircraft, see Ground effect in aircraft. Ground effect is term applied to a series of aerodynamic effects used in car design, which has been exploited to create downforce, particularly in racing cars …   Wikipedia

  • Grand Prix Legends — Infobox VG title=Grand Prix Legends caption=North American boxart developer=Papyrus Design Group publisher=Sierra Entertainment designer= engine= released=1998 genre=Sim racing modes=Single player, Multiplayer ratings=ESRB: E (Everyone) ELSPA: +4 …   Wikipedia

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