Ford's New State-Of-The-Art Rolling Road Wind Tunnel (RRWT)
Aero First: 200 MPH Wind Tunnel Treadmill Helped Design The Most Aerodynamic, Track Capable All-New Ford Mustang.
Ford has a new state-of-the-art Rolling Road Wind Tunnel (RRWT) which enables improved aerodynamic research and development for next-generation Ford electric, hybrid and gas vehicles
Rolling Road surface in the wind tunnel is capable of reaching 200 mph along with air speed so aerodynamicists can replicate conditions similar to those experienced on the road or track, aiding research while allowing more opportunity for additional development
The Rolling Road Wind Tunnel was used to help develop the all-new Mustang® Dark Horse™, which has the most downforce of any 5.0-liter Mustang when equipped with the available Handling Package that helps the vehicle stick to the ground both on the street and on the track.
Wind tunnels have long been used to design and test aerodynamic and energy efficient vehicles. Now, Ford has combined the latest wind tunnel technology with the equivalent of a vehicle-sized treadmill to help create its next-generation of production vehicles, including the all-new Mustang Dark Horse.
Capable of simulating wind and road surface speeds of 200 mph, the Rolling Road Wind Tunnel (RRWT) supports testing for efficient and performance-driven vehicles across the Ford lineup – including the next generation of Ford electric, hybrid and gas vehicles.
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