Big-power and high-speeds demand efficient and effective aerodynamics to keep the tires planted, especially when racing around the “roval” of Auto Club Speedway at 180mph! When the COBB Tuning Motorsports team decided to revise the aerodynamics package on their wide-body 800hp GT-R, they went right to experts at Aeromotions. Not only does the Aeromotions R2 Static Wing provide more downforce at much higher efficiency than other offerings on the market, it is designed to withstand the huge loads generated from the sustained ultra-high-speeds that are only seen on the country's fastest race tracks.
“I am very impressed with our new Aeromotions wing,” said GT-R driver Brian Lock. “We were able to balance out our aero package with 3 degrees less angle than our previous wing. This tells us that the Aeromotions aerofoil is extremely efficient, creating the same downforce with less drag. This should definitely show on the time sheets at tracks like Auto Club Speedway where drag is a major problem. And considering the 180+mph speeds reached at that track, knowing that this wing is built to withstand the huge aero loading gives me the confidence to push that much harder.”
The Aeromotions wing element was born in a wind tunnel at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was continuously refined through computational fluid dynamic (CFD modeling) to bring it to its current high-downforce, low-drag, 200+mph configuration. However, the excellent wing element design is just the start of Aeromotions' solution. The wing is upgradeable to an active element that can change its angle of attack via high-speed servos and sophisticated control software based on what the car is doing at any given time.
On straights the wing lays flat to reduce drag when downforce isn't needed. In the braking zones it pops up to maximum angle of attack for improved stability and enhanced rear braking. In the corners it goes to the position that provides the best mid-corner balance as set by the driver. Aeromotions' on-track testing with data-acquisition has shown that simply by switching the Aeromotions wing from static-mode to active-mode can drop lap times by up to 1.5 seconds.
Race car development is a continuous endeavor with smaller and smaller returns on additional investment. This upgrade path from a simple fixed wing element to full-on active wing control offers a perfect entry point for the racer on a budget to acquire a wing with wind tunnel designed aerodynamics and motorsports grade construction and mounting hardware for just $1,699, with the option of significant performance enhancements by upgrading to the full active wing as budget allows. The prospect of flipping a switch and dropping 1.5 seconds off the lap time of a fully sorted race car is a valuable option!
With the recent win at Round 5 of the Redline Time Attack at Autobahn Country Club, the COBB Tuning Motorsports Team learned firsthand just how responsive, efficient and effective wing the Aeromotions R2 Static wing is. With the next event at Button Willow and its fast sweeping turns, the team will continue to explore the limits of performance and balance with the help of Aeromotions.
YouTube - COBB Tuning Motorsports GT-R and STI Race at Redline Time Attack Chicago