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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Forty points of downforce is good, but four tenths on the stopwatch is what interests me and the drivers.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s the 45th Anniversary Edition’s main exterior showpiece: An oversized adjustable rear spoiler that owners can alter to change the amount of downforce on the rear wheels.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, active aerodynamics help generate 1,323 lb (600 kg) of downforce.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
The new generation of cars underwent multiple changes, like a ground-effect floor that generates more downforce from under the car.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, there’s the 45th Anniversary Edition’s main exterior showpiece: An oversized adjustable rear spoiler that owners can alter to change the amount of downforce on the rear wheels.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, active aerodynamics help generate 1,323 lb (600 kg) of downforce.
—New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
The new generation of cars underwent multiple changes, like a ground-effect floor that generates more downforce from under the car.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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“Downforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downforce. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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