Aerodynamic Downforce, Drag Force & Aero Horsepower Calculator
Calculate true aerodynamic downforce in kg and lbs, aerodynamic drag force in Newtons, and engine horsepower required strictly to overcome air resistance at any speed for street and race cars.
Aerodynamic Downforce Generated (kg)
Calculator Inputs
Aerodynamic Downforce Generated (kg)
Engine Horsepower to Overcome Aero Drag (HP)
Total Aerodynamic Drag Force (Newtons N)
Downforce in Pounds
Aerodynamic Metrics: Downforce (kg) vs Drag Resistance Force (N)
Fluid dynamics equations for vehicle aerodynamics compliant with SAE standards and FIA GT wind tunnel testing methodologies.
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Calculation Methodology
Drag Force Fd (N) = 0.5 * Air Density (1.225) * Drag Coefficient Cd * Frontal Area A * Speed (m/s)². Downforce Fl (kg) = (0.5 * 1.225 * Cl * A * v²) / 9.81. Horsepower to Overcome Drag = (Fd * v) / 745.7.
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