Table 2 Drag coefficient, Lift coefficient and the percentage reduction from the baseline GT for different cases
From: Drag reduction by application of aerodynamic devices in a race car
S.No. | Model | Drag Coefficient | Lift Coefficient | Drag Coefficient Reduction (%) | Lift Coefficient Reduction (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | GT Baseline | 0.3441 | 0.7181 | – | – |
2. | GT Wing | 0.4765 | −0.0502 | + 38.47 | − 106.99 |
3. | GT Spoiler | 0.2918 | 0.3177 | −15.19 | − 55.75 |
4. | GT Fins | 0.3387 | 0.6171 | −1.56 | −14.06 |
5. | GT Diffuser | 0.3343 | 0.6882 | −2.84 | −4.16 |
6. | GT Fins with Diffuser | 0.3338 | 0.605 | −2.99 | −15.74 |
7. | GT Spoiler with Diffuser | 0.2872 | 0.3174 | −16.53 | −55.8 |
8. | GT Wing with Diffuser | 0.4715 | −0.1151 | + 37.02 | − 116.02 |