- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downforce
- Downforce is a downwards lift force created by the aerodynamic features of a vehicle. If the vehicle is a car, the purpose of downforce is to allow the car to travel faster by increasing the vertical force on the tires, thus creating more grip. If the vehicle is a fixed-wing aircraft, the purpose of the downforce on the horizontal stabilizer is to maintain longitudinal stability and allow the pilot to control the aircraft in pitch.
- https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downforce
- Downforce is a racing video game for PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars)
- Ground effect is a series of effects which have been exploited in automotive aerodynamics to create downforce, particularly in racing cars. This has been the successor to the earlier dominant aerodynamic focus on streamlining. The international Formula One series and American racing IndyCars employ ground effects in their engineering and designs. Similarly, they are also employed in other racing series to some extent; however, across Europe, many series employ regulations (or complete bans) to limit its effectiveness on safety grounds.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_aerodynamics
- Downforce describes the downward pressure created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car that allows it to travel faster through a corner by holding the road better. Some elements to increase vehicle downforce will also increase drag. It is very important to produce a good downward aerodynamic force because it affects the car’s speed and traction.
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downforce
[2] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downforce
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars)
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_aerodynamics