The 1986 Lancia Thema 8.32 was the first production car with active aerodynamics, pairing a Ferrari V8 with an electronically ...

The science of aerodynamics has revolutionized the automotive industry, enhancing both performance and efficiency. By understanding and manipulating airflow, cars have become faster and more stable, ...

The case for streamlined cars isn't new - for decades, mankind has searched for higher top speeds, especially in racing. And because aerodynamics is by far the most dominant force to overcome at high ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Automakers and car designers had been toying with aerodynamics long before the 1970s rolled around. Notable exploits from the earlier days include the slippery teardrop-shaped Tatra and the ...

How Do F1 Cars Generate Downforce? Formula 1 cars generate downforce by using aerodynamic surfaces to create pressure ...

Among the sciences and practices involved in building an automobile, aerodynamics is one of the most important. Creating a car that can efficiently cut through or manipulate the air around it is a ...

Powertrains: 362-horsepower rear electric motor (A6 e-Tron), 422-hp dual electric motors (A6 e-Tron Quattro) or 496-hp dual electric motors with 543-hp launch control (S6 e-Tron); 100-kilowatt-hour ...

In the early 1900s, cars were not designed with particular aesthetics in mind. They were primarily built to be practical and utilitarian. The introduction of the Ford Model T in 1908, the first ...

Whether gasoline, diesel, or electric, automakers work hard to wring every last drop of mileage out of their vehicles. Much of this effort goes towards optimising aerodynamics. The reduction of drag ...

Holland’s Lightyear has just sent its first vehicle, the 0, into the wind tunnel and the results are impressive. The electric vehicle has a drag coefficient of just 0.175, making it the most ...

For the gearhead, aerodynamics means confidence. Well-designed aero elements help performance cars stay stuck to the tarmac at high speeds, allowing the driver to sling and yank the car in and out of ...