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kach22i · 09-24-2022, 11:48 AM

McLaren Solus GT
https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/ta...p-a-racetrack/

https://www.motortrend.com/events/20...t-look-review/

I assume the above McLaren is more aerodynamic than the below 3D printed Czinger-21c, but by how much?

Aren't they both taking an front open wheel layout and partially covering it up?

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/sup...ec-czinger-21c

https://topcarnews.net/czinger-21c-h...t-s125178.html

Upon examination, looks like they both let a fair amount of air to get in and pass through ample front openings.

McLaren foil shapes the struts and allows "airflow" to pass, be it disturbed a bit.

Czinger-21c pressurizes the air somewhat and exits air out the wheel-wells at about a 45 degree angle.

EDIT:

Looks like the production model of the Czinger-21c has some venting, possible downforce via front cowl that the earlier concepts lacked.

https://www.motoringresearch.com/car...t-czinger-21c/

If anyone finds drag numbers (Cd) of either car, please post them.

I expect to be disappointed.

Perhaps the car which does both things I'm seeing at the front wheel would be the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

Aston Martin Valkyrie
https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/mo...artin-valkyrie

More Valkyrie images here:
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the...-of-downforce/

09-24-2022, 11:48 AM	#4083 (permalink)
kach22i Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 4,187 Thanks: 132 Thanked 2,809 Times in 1,973 Posts	McLaren Solus GT https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/ta...p-a-racetrack/ https://www.motortrend.com/events/20...t-look-review/ I assume the above McLaren is more aerodynamic than the below 3D printed Czinger-21c, but by how much? Aren't they both taking an front open wheel layout and partially covering it up? https://www.topgear.com/car-news/sup...ec-czinger-21c https://topcarnews.net/czinger-21c-h...t-s125178.html Upon examination, looks like they both let a fair amount of air to get in and pass through ample front openings. McLaren foil shapes the struts and allows "airflow" to pass, be it disturbed a bit. Czinger-21c pressurizes the air somewhat and exits air out the wheel-wells at about a 45 degree angle. EDIT: Looks like the production model of the Czinger-21c has some venting, possible downforce via front cowl that the earlier concepts lacked. https://www.motoringresearch.com/car...t-czinger-21c/ If anyone finds drag numbers (Cd) of either car, please post them. I expect to be disappointed. Perhaps the car which does both things I'm seeing at the front wheel would be the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Aston Martin Valkyrie https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/mo...artin-valkyrie More Valkyrie images here: https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the...-of-downforce/ __________________ George Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects 2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe 1977 Porsche 911s Targa 1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck 1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............ Last edited by kach22i; 09-24-2022 at 12:20 PM..