Downforce

Word DOWNFORCE
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Definitions and meanings of "Downforce"

What do we mean by downforce?

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

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The word "downforce" in example sentences

Then again, every driver felt the impact of a new, shorter spoiler that shaved even more downforce from the cars and made them less manageable. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I thought it added a little bit of front downforce, which is a good thing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"I thought it added a little bit of front downforce, which is a good thing," Vickers said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But on short tracks with brief straightaways, the goal is "downforce": air pressing the car down for a better grip. ❋ Unknown (2008)

We did a series of aero tests today that have proved conclusively that we've made the expected step forwards in downforce which is consistent with our digital aero process. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Additionally, the cars normally have aerofoil wings to assist dynamics and produce what is called "downforce", which enhances road handling. ❋ Hayford Peirce (2010)

The big benefit, however, is the 900 lb of "downforce" that helps stabilize the Viper at 200 mph. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I thought it added a little bit of front downforce, which is a good thing. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This allows it to produce 300kg of downforce at 250km/h (155mph). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Could one, for example, use the mixing of the air and water on the underside of the wings and beneath the floor of the car, to create a turbulent boundary layer that keeps the flow attached for slightly longer, thereby increasing downforce and reducing drag? ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

The three aforementioned teams have exploited an ambiguity in those regulations to employ taller diffusers, which generate more downforce. ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

Whilst the Red Bull is undeniably competitive this year, for the moment it is bereft of a double-decker diffuser, and the evidence from the other races this year suggests that the Brawn is intrinsically a quicker car; the Brawn is also 'reasonably well balanced with a decent level of downforce'. ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

The new aerodynamic regulations for 2009 force the teams to run a much narrower rear wing, which generates less downforce, so why would McLaren be running with last year's rear wing? ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

In terms of performance, downforce levels, power, and torque, things like that, it's Formula One standard. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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