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Originally Posted by UltArc
Only the C3 was able to actually create downforce. The rest all created lift. Now the Corvette is no GTR (although Car and Driver rates the Vette #1, and GTR #5) it also isn't a Focus. I compared the 2009 model GTR to a 2009 model Corvette, because after the "Black" (or is it a V Spec? I forget what they name them) GTR came out, it started getting more and more downforce.
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The reason Corvettes create lift is that in profile, they're basically an aerofoil.
Squared off cars don't have this problem.
Honda Quoted the 1981 City as having zero lift (written just under the blue car):
If you start with zero lift, you won't have to induce much drag to create the modest downforce that the GT-R has. That's part of it's genius, staying away from swoopy high lift curves.