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Endurance Chat S4E21 - Sportscars Explained: Aerodynamics
1 hour 50 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2019 at 5:33 am.
Our experience and expertise
What is aerodynamics?
What do we need to consider?
Aero-generating components
The frontal area, and the Splitter
Big Honking Holes, pressure venting, and redirecting
Directing air to cool the car
The role of the Shark Fin
The Rear Wing
The Underfloor, Rear Diffuser, and Ground Effect
Aero wash and Turbulence
Comparing and contrasting different aero for different tracks
Final thoughts and comments!
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In this episode, Michael Zalavari (Floodman11) and Oliver Trewavas (Trewavasaurus) delve into the role of Aerodynamics in sportscars, and explain in-depth how each body part of an ACO Prototype is designed to perform at the limits of aero efficiency! This is a bit of an experiment for us so please leave a comment offering some feedback!
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