Abstract
Ultra-efficient cars (i.e. Formula One racing cars) are loaded with many different aerodynamic components. They interact to produce highly nonlinear flows, which have a very complex effect on the airflow around the racing car. Clearing up fluid phenomena makes it possible to optimize aerodynamic components effectively. This paper reviews the aerodynamic performance of currently used shapes, as well as the definition of the design constraints for the vehicle. The designs are inspired by formula one cars, especially by Honda F1 Team, but they are adjusted according to the limit conditions of CFD simulation software Ansys CFX, and parameters are scaled accordingly based on the space requirements of this test. A level of velocity at 40 km/h is tested, giving ideas of the full model performance. Results are then compared and discussed to obtain a comprehensive and valid conclusion about the potential improvement in the aerodynamics of road cars, which can be extracted from those ultra-efficient ones.
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