Glossary / General

aero

55 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Aero is about how a car is shaped to move through the air. Better aero means the car can go faster and handle better because it cuts through the air more easily.

Technical Definition

Aero refers to the aerodynamic design of a vehicle, which affects its performance, fuel efficiency, and stability at high speeds. Good aero design minimizes drag and maximizes downforce.

Hear It Discussed

"I don't think they do either. I think it's aero and suspension. And nothing for brakes either, right?"
No School Like The Old School, e-Trons Off Your Mind, Bringing Family Together | Episode 1,049 Everyday Driver Car Debate 05:21

"The S14 is a little anemic, but they added lots of stuff to it. The Aero is obviously one of the bigger things they messed up. They even put rubber filler in hood gaps to make sure that it was..."
Porsche Sells Bugatti, US Bans Chinese Cars, Trouble At Stellantis And More! THIS CAR POD EP109! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 36:22

"No, with more aero, they were still pulling. That car was pulling on the straightaway."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire 58:48