Glossary / General

active aero

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Active aero is a technology in race cars that allows parts of the car to move to help it go faster or handle better. For example, wings can change their angle while driving to improve speed.

Technical Definition

Active aero refers to systems that adjust the aerodynamic features of a car in real-time to optimize performance based on speed and driving conditions. This can include movable wings or flaps that change position.

Hear It Discussed

"it's got active arrow on the front and the rear, which was really interesting. Yeah. So it's, it's interesting because it's kind of like a baby"
Dealerships Sue Volkswagen Over Plans to Sell Scout Plug-in Vehicles Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 05:07

"This car will have active aero borrowed from the F1 program from Audi so something again the Lamborghini doesn't have..."
How to Pick a Safe Car for Teenage Drivers The AutoGuide Show 23:26

"How do front wing adjustments work now with movable front wings? Which part of the wing are they adjusting and have their adjustments changed since moving to active aero?"
Tech Show: Red Bull's rear wing issues and the complexities of airflow reattachment The Race F1 Podcast 44:22