DOWNFORCE

Downforce

Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a corner by increasing the vertical force on the tires, thus creating more grip.

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downforce

Noun

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


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