Vortaflow technology description
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Flow reattachment – improved aerodynamic downforce
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Flow reattachment – improved aerodynamic downforce
α ≈ 0
CL ≈ y
Normal angled wing
α ≈ x
CL ≈ 2 y
Increased angle of attack
α ≈ 2 x
CL ≈ 0,5 y
Separated airfoil
α ≈ 2 x
CL ≈ 3 y
Increased CL with Vortaflow
α ≈ 0 CL ≈ yα ≈ x CL ≈ 2 y
α ≈ 2 x CL ≈ 0,5 y
α ≈ 2 x CL ≈ 3 y
Current technology With Vortaflow
Reynolds number ≈ 2 · 106
Current technology With Vortaflow
Reynolds number ≈ 2 · 106
Tests on a Porsche 996 GT3 RS
Result: 5% increase in
cornering speed
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