Ferrari Challenge Stradle Aerodynamics

The Challenge Stradale builds on aerodynamic concepts employed on the 360 Modena and takes advantage of a stiffer, lower racing set-up, adopting solutions that led to a gain of 50% in vertical load compared with the 360 Modena. The results are significant: at 125mph the load increase is over 88lbs for a gain equal to the effect of a wing with a surface area of almost 3 square feet.

Despite such a significant increase in vertical load, after all the modifications and adjustments to set up the car has a drag coefficient of 0.335, the same as the 360 Modena At the front, the Stradale's bumper extends below the air intakes to increase load at the front without disrupting airflow toward the rear.

The underbody of the Stradale was modified with an increase in height at the rear and introduction of longitudinal fins to balance the load, while the rear nolder was reshaped to provide greater efficiency appropriate to its function. The Stradale's sills were reformed to streamline the rear more completely, improving the car’s efficiency and balance. More aerodynamic carbon fiber mirrors and Challenge-style 19" wheels have been adopted to further improve airflow at the sides.