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Old 01-11-2019, 08:09 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I've always wanted to see computer adjustable wings that reduce downforce when traction is not needed, and increase it when it is.
Those exist, but only on very expensive cars. I think there was a thread a while back where I posted of bunch of cars that had active spoilers or wings (edit: found it!). Add to that list the Ford GT discussed in that thread, Pagani Huayra, and Lamborghini Huracan Performante, which uses ducted airflow through its wing to alter downforce side-to-side. Also, the Aston Martin DB11 uses a ducted slot called an AeroBlade as a virtual spoiler, by spitting a sheet of air normal to the body surface after the rear window. I don't think that one can be turned off, but the plate in front of it may be movable to alter the angle of the windsheet.

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