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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The huge rear wing and a deployable front wing combine with a large under-floor diffuser to create up to 1,320 pounds of downforce when driven in Race mode. —

Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Like the 959, its adaptive suspension also raises or lowers to suit the conditions, and to account for downforce at high speeds (3,263 pounds at the max). —

Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 This is accomplished via the winglets on the front fairing, which create a downforce that stabilizes the entire chassis by keeping the front wheel firmly planted to the ground, particularly at high speeds. —

New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024 These new elements combine to produce 2,204 pounds of downforce at 177 mph. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downforce