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Aero HP equation

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element94

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Dec 2, 2004
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What is the equation for calculating aero horsepower? Thanks.
 
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Power=F*v

F=1/2*Cd*A*rho*v^2

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Does the downforce play a role in aero horsepower? If not, what does it affect?
 
usually adding down force increases Cd.
 
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