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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That rear wing incorporates a Formula 1-style drag-reduction system, S-duct air channel, aggressive front splitter, and rear diffuser to help generate an impressive 860 kilograms of downforce at 177 mph for ferocious performance.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
This car gets a full-width rear spoiler offering 44kg of downforce at 202 mph, a plethora of ‘S’ badging, bonnet blades, and underbody treatment, to allow for 111kg of downforce at vmax.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The aerodynamic downforce generated by the cars sends up huge rooster tails of spray from the rear diffusers, with more water pumped into the airflow by the treaded intermediate or wet tires.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
For its pace car duties, the ZR1 comes with the carbon aero package, including dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and a rear wing that helps create more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speeds.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
This car gets a full-width rear spoiler offering 44kg of downforce at 202 mph, a plethora of ‘S’ badging, bonnet blades, and underbody treatment, to allow for 111kg of downforce at vmax.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The aerodynamic downforce generated by the cars sends up huge rooster tails of spray from the rear diffusers, with more water pumped into the airflow by the treaded intermediate or wet tires.
—ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
For its pace car duties, the ZR1 comes with the carbon aero package, including dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and a rear wing that helps create more than 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speeds.
—Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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