AERODYNAMICS R&D FACILITY // CHAMBER 04
Virtual Wind Tunnel Chamber
Test surface wake patterns, ground-effect boundary layers, and aerodynamic balance in real-time continuous streamline simulation.
Aero Package Aero Comparisons
Direct computational comparison between high-downforce Monaco configurations and low-drag Monza speedway packages. All aerodynamic, ride height, and underfloor ground-effect metrics are calibrated for chassis simulation.
+64.3% vertical loading for street circuit adhesion
-56.1% parasitic air resistance along high-speed straights
Monza achieves peak thermodynamic efficiency profile
Parametric Flow & Chassis Differential
Comparative values measured at dynamic ride height stabilization
| Chassis Parameter | Subsystem | Monaco (High Downforce) | Monza (Low Drag) | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Front Wing Flap Angle Turn-in authority vs straightline drag | Front Aero | 38.5 deg | 14.2 deg | +24.3 deg |
Rear Wing Mainplane Camber Downforce ceiling vs DRS delta speed | Rear Aero | High Camber (28 deg) | Skinny Spoon (6 deg) | +22.0 deg |
Front Ride Height (Static) Kerb strike tolerance vs throat sealing | Suspension | 24.0 mm | 18.5 mm | +5.5 mm |
Rear Ride Height (Static) Underbody expansion angle control | Suspension | 62.0 mm | 44.0 mm | +18.0 mm |
Venturi Throat Negative Pressure Floor suction through slow hairpins | Underfloor | -14.8 kPa | -9.2 kPa | -5.6 kPa |
Diffuser Expansion Area Ratio Diffuser pumping at low dynamic head | Underfloor | 3.42 : 1 | 2.85 : 1 | +0.57 : 1 |
Total Downforce @ 250 km/h Corner apex minimum speed capability | Global Output | 1,840 kg | 1,120 kg | +720 kg |
Drag Coefficient (CdA) Terminal speed on Rettifilo straight | Global Output | 1.42 m2 | 0.78 m2 | +0.64 m2 |
Aero Efficiency (L/D Ratio) Energy trade-off efficiency factor | Global Output | 3.15 | 4.38 | -1.23 |
Simulated Top Speed (DRS Active) Speed trap ranking & overtaking viability | Telemetry Output | 292 km/h | 354 km/h | -62 km/h |
Aerodynamic Configuration Directive
Switching to the Monaco specification trades 62 km/h in top speed for a +720 kg gain in high-speed lateral cornering stability. The venturi throat suction remains optimized for curbs and low-speed hairpin rotation.