Full scale test at GM's Aerolab, fixed floor, November 1, 1985, using chassis 710-01.
As received:
Downforce:
1571 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 557 lbs. of drag
2262 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 802 lbs. of drag
2792 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 990 lbs. of drag
Aero. Balance @ 200 mph: F: 586 lbs. (21%) R: 2206 lbs.
Lift-to-drag
ratio: 2.82:1 Lowered front ride height by .5":
Downforce:
1531 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 519 lbs. of drag
2205 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 748 lbs. of drag
2722 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 923 lbs. of drag
Aero. Balance @ 200 mph: F: 735 lbs. (27%) R: 1987 lbs. Lift-to-drag
ratio: 2.95:1 Lowered rear ride height by .5":
Downforce:
1469 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 503 lbs. of drag
2116 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 725 lbs. of drag
2612 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 895 lbs. of drag
Aero. Balance @ 200 mph: F: 627 lbs. (24%) R: 1985 lbs.
Lift-to-drag
ratio: 2.92:1 Increased rear wing angle:
Downforce:
1698 lbs. @ 150 mph, with 565 lbs. of drag
2445 lbs. @ 180 mph, with 813 lbs. of drag
3019 lbs. @ 200 mph, with 1004 lbs. of drag
Aero. Balance @ 200 mph: F: 664 lbs. (22%) R: 2355 lbs.
Lift-to-drag
ratio: 3.01:1 |