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ground effect n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Motor Racing) the improvement to the aerodynamic qualities of a low-slung motor vehicle resulting from a cushion of air beneath it ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| The project line-up, which will include an Aerodynamic Lower Ground Effects Kit, a Full Bumper Body Kit, and a Carbon Fiber Engine Cover, will debut later this year at the 2006 Sema Show in Las Vegas. Tapped by Rudd to, "Do some aerodynamics in your spare time," Wright--along with Rudd and Lotus founder Colin Chapman--discovered and harnessed the power of ground effects by reshaping the underside of a Formula One car, then was shuffled off to Team Lotus where he developed Chapman's nascent active suspension brainstorm into a race winner. Pioneer's Scion tC built by Sixth Avenue Electronics features a hand-laid, wide-body ground effects kit, candy apple paint job, 19-inch wheels and a full-blown navigation, audio and video system. |
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