Image
copyright and courtesy Marc
Urbano
Text
copyright
Michael
J. Fuller
The
2KQ was distinctive with its very blunt front fenders. This generated
high front downforce but very inefficient overall downforce levels. |
At
Sebring 2000, the Reynard 2KQ showed up with these interesting nose add-on
pieces. Initial thoughts were that they might serve a practical function
such as additional protection against rocks and debris for the very blunt
nose surface. But ultimately it is clear they serve an aerodynamics
function aimed as a stop-gap fix to the car's excessive drag. |
The
original 2KQ, with its blunt nose, spent a lot of energy moving the air
aside. This in turn created a lot of drag and reduced the overall
efficiency of the car. |
The
turning vane (officially called a 'truck vane') was added to clean up the
air flow, to reduce the bow wake and therefore drag. |