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Originally Posted by ZDan
The S2000 should have an acceleration advantage everywhere, at all speeds. If the BRZ being more aerodynamic was enough to give it an advantage at higher speeds, it would have a higher maximum speed. It doesn't. At FR-S/BRZ maximum speed (~147?), the S2000 still has the advantage, and continues accelerating to over 150.
Does the FR-S/BRZ really have zero lift? I'd be very surprised...
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Remember that power output is linear, while aerodynamic drag is exponential.
90-120 is the "sweet spot" where the FRS/BRZ has a superior power/drag ratio over the s2k.
The published number, IIRC, was zero lift on the BRZ with both the "diffuser" and wing. It also reduces Cd by 0.02.