Glossary / Engine

rear wing

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a flat piece on the back of a racing car that helps keep it stable and glued to the road when turning fast.

Technical Definition

The rear wing is an aerodynamic element placed at the back of a race car, creating downforce to increase traction and balance during high-speed turns.

Hear It Discussed

"[1114.6s] Actually, that's the one. There's an interesting one on that. [1117.0s] Take a look at the rear wing. [1119.8s] Everyone's looking around the car at how much space we had on the car to..."
Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss Dave Richards #315 The Intercooler 18:37

"kind of rear wing, which apparently actually needs, because it's got this streamlined aesthetic, but it needs, it needs the rear wing."
CarCast+Edmunds - Hyundai IONIC 5 N, new Mazda CX-5 and Mercedes AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ Coupe CarCast 24:04

"by building rear wings. The size of 747 wings were ducked on the side and front wings, you couldn't believe, and the Ferrari from that era, I think, epitomizes it."
What was the best ever year for cars? | The Car Podcast #74 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 03:41