Jul 18, 2005 #1 element94 Mechanical Joined Dec 2, 2004 Messages 30 Location US What is the equation for calculating aero horsepower? Thanks.
Jul 18, 2005 #2 GregLocock Automotive Joined Apr 10, 2001 Messages 23,892 Location Orbiting a small yellow star Power=F*v F=1/2*Cd*A*rho*v^2 Cheers Greg Locock Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips. Upvote 0 Downvote
Power=F*v F=1/2*Cd*A*rho*v^2 Cheers Greg Locock Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.
Jul 20, 2005 Thread starter #3 element94 Mechanical Joined Dec 2, 2004 Messages 30 Location US Does the downforce play a role in aero horsepower? If not, what does it affect? Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 20, 2005 #4 NickE Materials Joined Jan 14, 2003 Messages 1,570 Location US usually adding down force increases Cd. Upvote 0 Downvote