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2005 Ford GT - Vehicle Aerodynamics - Updating a Legend
Technical Paper
2004-01-1254
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper documents the processes and methods used by the Ford GT team to meet aerodynamic targets. Methods included Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, wind tunnel experiments (both full-size and scale model), and on-road experiments and measurements. The goal of the team was to enhance both the high-speed stability and track performance of the GT. As a result of the development process, significant front and rear downforce was achieved while meeting the overall drag target.
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Harrison, K., Landry, M., and Reichenbach, T., "2005 Ford GT - Vehicle Aerodynamics - Updating a Legend," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-1254, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-1254.Also In
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