: a downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (such as a spoiler on a race car)
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Recent Examples on the WebThe hatch's new bodywork, including hips that are 0.6 inch wider, is more aerodynamic than before and is said to generate more downforce. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2022 The setting stiffens up the adjustable KW dampers, adds weight to the steering, adjusts the torque bias, and sets the car's active aero elements for maximum downforce. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 The brand says the 296 GT3 also creates 20 percent more downforce than its predecessor, the 488 GT3, sometime sure to come in useful if a race goes down to the wire. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2022 These fans slurp air from beneath the car and spit it out of central rear exhaust vents, with McMurtry claiming the fans can provide about 4400 pounds of downforce at a standstill. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 27 June 2022 The fans can deliver 2000kg of downforce when stationary, which counteracts the fact that the Spéirling weights under 1,000kg. James Morris, Forbes, 30 June 2022 This was due to how dependent an F1 car was on its front wing to generate downforce. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2022 The aero tweaks boost downforce by 441 pounds at 195 mph, helping this safety car stay ahead of the F1 pack. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 23 June 2021 At 150mph, the downforce is 2,250kg, so corners can be taken at extremely high speed. James Morris, Forbes, 30 June 2022 See More