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automotive15 hours ago•2 min saved

McLaren 788HS: 777-HP Limited Sendoff for the 720S Family

McLaren introduces the 788HS as a 777-hp High Sport limited to 100 Coupes and 100 Spiders, capping the era of the 720S/765LT/750S lineup. It features aero upgrades that deliver about 10% more downforce, a stiffer front end, and an optional full carbon-fiber body. Weighing 1,265 kg in coupe form for an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds, hits 0-124 mph in 7 seconds, and tops at 205 mph, with carbon-ceramic brakes on forged wheels and MSO customization for all 200 units. McLaren hints at future developments—potential successors or even an SUV—while keeping details under wraps until summer.

via Motor1.com|

#aerodynamics #automotive #carbon-fiber-body

technology1 day ago•7 min saved

Pinarello Dogma X aims for elite endurance with eye-watering pricing

Pinarello has unveiled the Dogma X, its premium all-road/endurance bike built from Torayca M40X carbon with refined X-stays, aero-tuned down tube, internal routing inspired by the Dogma F, 35mm tyre clearance, and UDH compatibility. It’s offered in 11 sizes with frame-only pricing around £5,500 and complete builds from roughly £12,000, marking it as a high-end, performance-first model likely out of reach for most riders.

via BikeRadar|

#aerodynamics #dogma-x #endurance-bike

automotive1 day ago•3 min saved

McLaren’s 788HS: Aero-forward finale to the 720S lineage

McLaren unveils the 788HS, the brand’s first new model in nearly two years, a limited-run (100 coupes and 100 Spider) finale to the 720S lineage that adds significant aero and a light weight for a 1,265 kg dry mass; with 788 hp (777 bhp), 0–62 mph in 2.7 seconds and 205 mph, it features bespoke MSO options and a price around £450k as McLaren gears up for a broader corporate revamp.

via Top Gear|

#750s #788hs #aerodynamics

technology5 days ago•3 min saved

Sailfish-Inspired Speed: How Ocean Design Shaped the McLaren P1

McLaren’s hybrid halo car, debuted to mark the F1’s 20th anniversary at the Paris Motor Show, uses nature‑inspired design by Frank Stephenson. Drawing from sailfish hydrodynamics—such as a fish-scale texture on the engine inlets to boost air intake and foil‑shaped bumps that smooth flow—along with mirror‑arm enhancements to cut buffeting and a cheetah‑like organic silhouette, the P1 emphasizes speed and efficiency. Powered by a 727‑hp twin‑turbo V8 paired with hybrid systems for about 903 hp and a high‑9‑second quarter‑mile, it rides in a carbon monocoque with active aero shaped for maximum performance.

via Jalopnik|

#aerodynamics #biomimicry #frank-stephenson

technology6 days ago•6 min saved

Ford’s $30K EV Truck Stacks Up Against an Expedition in Spy Shots

Ford is testing a new sub-$30,000 electric pickup on its in-house Universal EV platform, using a cost-efficient LFP battery to meet the target price. Spotted in Dearborn beside an Expedition, the compact truck appears very small with a notably low roof aimed at maximizing range, aided by aerodynamic bits like a sloped windshield, aero tires, a roof spoiler, and wheel covers that Ford says boost efficiency by about 15% versus rival pickups. The architecture emphasizes weight and parts reduction, including a lighter 48V system and a large infotainment display inside. Ford has not revealed motor or battery specifics yet, and while a 2027 debut is expected, a Ranchero revival has been speculated but not confirmed.

via Carscoops|

#aerodynamics #electric-vehicles #ev-truck

science10 days ago•11 min saved

June’s hidden science hits: from ballistics to boron buckyballs

June’s roundup highlights six science stories: how the soccer scissors feint works and how ball design triggers a drag crisis in flight; the Vesuvius Challenge’s breakthrough in digitally unwrapping and reading PHerc.1667 Herculaneum scrolls; the first experimental evidence for an 80-atom boron buckyball; the discovery of ‘ballista’ spiders that catapult prey into their main web; and a physics-based explanation for the distinctive coiled shapes of lugworm poo tied to elastic coiling in gravity.

via Ars Technica|

#aerodynamics #archaeology #nanomaterials

technology10 days ago•10 min saved

Specialized's Tarmac SL9 touts time-to-finish speed as fastest road bike

Specialized has unveiled the S-Works Tarmac SL9, calling it the fastest road bike ever thanks to a new aero package, a deeper fork, a narrower head tube, the Win Fin rear, and the S-Works Rapide seatpost, with about a 4-watt gain at 45 kph and a weight near 6.8 kg in flagship form. Its race simulations claim the SL9 finishes ahead of rivals like Colnago Y1Rs and Cervélo S5 on a representative Grand Tour 100 km course under its time-to-finish metric, though Cervélo is slightly more aero on CdA. The range runs six builds from roughly £3,999/$4,500/€4,499 to £11,999/$14,000/€13,999.

via BikeRadar|

#aerodynamics #grand-tours #specialized

automotive12 days ago•5 min saved

McLaren W1: a track-first hypercar redefining the modern supercar

McLaren’s W1, the third '1' hypercar after the F1 and P1, packs a 1,258bhp V8-hybrid with a 217 mph top speed and a 0–62 mph time of 2.7 seconds, prioritising aero downforce and track performance. Its Race mode is track‑only, the cabin is fighter-jet focused, and only 399 units will be built at a base price around £2 million (with options pushing the total well higher). On the road it’s civil; on the racetrack it’s brutally fast, redefining what a modern supercar can be in 2026.

via Financial Times|

#aerodynamics #automotive #f1

science15 days ago•9 min saved

ISS Origami: The Curious Descent of a Four-Gram Paper Plane

Researchers simulated releasing a four-gram origami paper plane from the ISS (~400 km up) to study its descent, using wind-tunnel tests to supplement the model. In the vacuum-like upper atmosphere it stays nose-first and orientation-stable for days as it spirals downward. After about four days at around 120 km altitude the descent becomes chaotic and the craft tumbles, even with a small aluminum tail. The study is not a real spaceflight but a simulation-plus-wind-tunnel investigation of how a simple paper aircraft behaves during reentry, revealing surprising stability only up to a point.

via ZME Science|

#aerodynamics #atmospheric-reentry #international-space-station

technology24 days ago•2 min saved

Bianchi revamps Specialissima into its lightest, most aero road bike yet

Bianchi updates the Specialissima with a redesigned frame claimed to be its lightest at about 750g and 40g lighter than 2023, while adding aero gains including up to 16W at 50km/h. Most aero improvements come from the new fork (up to 17% more efficient; 14% from fork shape), a D-shaped seatpost, and a cockpit with roughly 25% more aero performance; Countervail damping returns on the RC frame. The bike is offered in three trims—RC (€11,500), Pro (€7,700) and Specialissima base (€5,200)—with geometry kept from the prior generation per Bahrain Victorious, and new reach/length tweaks for aero comfort; RC units feature an integrated cockpit and RC 49R wheels.

via BikeRadar|

#aerodynamics #bicycles #cycling

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Toyota's 2026 GRMN Corolla: Nürburgring-Tuned Track Monster

Toyota Gazoo Racing unveils the 2026 GRMN Corolla, a track-focused evolution of the GR Corolla developed through Super Taikyu racing and Nürburgring testing. It increases engine torque to 302 lb-ft from a 1.6L turbo three-cylinder producing 300 hp, sheds about 66 lb for a curb weight of roughly 3,219 lb, and adds aero, suspension, and AWD tuning for heightened handling. The car features exclusive aero parts, carbon-fiber components, a race-inspired cockpit with dedicated seats, a five-position rear wing, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, and a lightweight 2-seat interior. Production is at Motomachi for North America, Japan and Australia; full specs and price to be announced.

via Toyota USA Newsroom|

#aerodynamics #awd-tuning #grmn-corolla

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Ferrari's Luce Debuts as the Prancing Horse's Bold Electric Four-Door

Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first four-door BEV designed with LoveFrom; the exterior polarizes but the cabin is stunning, featuring a pivoting infotainment screen and tactile aluminum trim. Powered by four motors for up to 1,035 hp from a 122 kWh 800V pack, with 350 kW charging and an estimated 330-mile WLTP range, plus advanced torque-vectoring and multiple drive modes; priced around €550,000 for Europe.

via Ars Technica|

#aerodynamics #electric-vehicle #ferrari

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Manthey-Tuned GT2 RS Edges Out ZR1 at Road Atlanta

Porsche's Manthey Racing kit-equipped 2019 GT2 RS set a new production-car lap at Road Atlanta with a 1:22.649, narrowly beating the C8 Corvette ZR1 by two tenths. The package adds aero, suspension, brakes, and carbon components—and costs about $113,140 on top of the GT2 RS's base price—while keeping the 700 hp twin-turbo flat-six and Michelin Cup tires; driver Jörg Bergmeister credited the upgraded chassis and downforce for the win, signaling Porsche's bid to reclaim performance glory on rival turf.

via Jalopnik|

#aerodynamics #corvette-zr1 #manthey-racing

science1 month ago•5 min saved

SkyFall Rotors Hit Mach 1.08 in Mars-Atmosphere Tests

NASA’s SkyFall project tested next‑gen Mars rotor designs in a Mars‑simulated chamber, pushing rotor-tip speeds to Mach 1.08 and showing a ~30% lift boost over Ingenuity, enabling heavier payloads. Ingenuity flew subsonically on Mars to gather data; Mars’ thin atmosphere lowers the effective Mach barrier. The 2028 SkyFall mission plans three helicopters to scout landing sites and map subsurface water ice.

via ScienceAlert|

#aerodynamics #ingenuity #mach-108

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2: fast, forgiving endurance road bike at a compelling price

An aero-forward endurance road bike that doesn’t compromise comfort, the Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 blends fast handling with long-distance compliance thanks to features like 38mm tyre clearance, a 1-piece PACE cockpit, and the VCLS aero post. At £4,299 / €4,499 it undercuts rivals while including Ultegra Di2, carbon wheels and a single-sided 4iiii power meter, plus practical down-tube storage. It’s fast, stable and forgiving on rough roads and descents, with Canyon’s build quality and customer support earning high marks; a minor Garmin insert issue was promptly resolved. A standout value for a modern aero endurance bike.

via BikeRadar|

#aerodynamics #canyon #comfort