2112 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I just read in Motortrend's write up on the KR that the rear wing is improved over ours. Anyone know any specifics on how it is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditSRT8 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 It's all about the downforce, yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 They used the spoiler from the V6 mustang. It has less angle compared to ours on the GT500 which helps reduce the amount of downforce at high speeds on the rear of the car = better balance when used with the new larger front splitter & Hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I guess I better re-read it. I thought they said it had increased downforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Try these links http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modul...e&sid=82789 http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modul...e&sid=82792 http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modul...e&sid=82791 http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html/modul...e&sid=82790 The new GT500KR’s handling is the result of a clever combination of chassis engineering and aerodynamic honing, proven by its 1.0g lateral acceleration skidpad capability. "The new GT500KR handling story is all about balance," said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer of Ford SVT. "That’s the big result with new GT500KR dynamically," agrees Gary Patterson, Shelby Automobiles chief test driver. "Its balance makes this car very confident and predictable to drive, even on the limit." Sharp Aero Just as on the race track, aerodynamics has played a major role in shaping the dynamic capabilities of the 2008 GT500KR. "Our objective was to build on the GT500 to give the new model more dynamic balance, reflecting its higher power output," said John Pfeiffer, SVT product design engineering specialist. "We focused our efforts on creating even downforce levels front and rear. That meant finding more frontal downforce than the previous model." Extensive engineering work was devoted to deliver more front downforce, starting with the most obvious aerodynamic feature on the new car – its slick carbon-fiber front splitter. The new splitter is an all-new profile, more aggressive than that of the GT500. It is deeper and consistently full in shape, mirroring the shape of the leading edge of the hood and bumper above it for design coherence. Its lateral edges, which kick up small aero wall shapes at the wheel arches, are a clear statement of performance intent. The thinner splitter aids with approach angle clearance, but downforce is its primary role helping achieve a 31 percent improvement. The splitter structure creates a flat floor shape under the front portion of the bumper shape to the leading edge of the front wheels. Enclosing this area provides a significant downforce enhancement. The splitter underside also incorporates an integral brake cooling feature, with molded shapes inspired by NACA ducts. At the rear, the new GT500KR has a less prominent spoiler, a design to balance front-to-rear downforce variances. That’s an important part of its balance and poise at speed. "You have to experience the new KR at speed in a curve to feel the difference," Pfeiffer said. "It has an absolutely minimal aero moment of just 54 lb.-ft. at 120 mph, a 92 percent improvement versus the GT500. That is central to its confident handling ability. Because it’s just as happy at 120 as it is at 60, the GT500KR is a very special performance car." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 yup, I remembered it incorrectly, thanks for the link. Anyone considering making the change to the KR/V-6 wing? Don't flame me for this but I always thought the GT (AKA 1969 Boss/Mach) wing is the most attractive but anyone know what downforce properties they posess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 What I've been told by people at Shelby is that the GT500 wing is too good at high speeds. It'll start lifting the nose of the car at 150+ mph. /wanders out to the garage to remove the limiter and retune the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Note to self:Keep it under 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Don't flame me but I have thought of putting a ducktail stle spoiler on my car.Anyone done this and have pics?I really like the way they look,But as posted earlier have no info on downforce.I would imagine that the stick on style is out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aobrien Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 It's all about the downforce, yo. That picture made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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