Check STD versions:
http://www.supercars.net/Comp?sourceLis ... =2992-2321
And "racing" versions (supperleggera and scuderia)
http://www.supercars.net/Comp?sourceLis ... =3750-3851
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Regarding the diffuser, it has evolved since it's appearance on the F430 Berlinetta. Much of the car's overall design has undegone significant changes throughout the model's current life span.benjabulle wrote: Aerodynamic is also well improved, 6 vanes at the rear diffuser instead of 4, a different shape for the diffuser also ? You can quote the more agressive front with small splitters in front of the cooling intakes.
I have found more articles where it explains (somewhat) what they mean when they refer to the "Base Bleed System". I would assume it applies to both the F430 and the FXX, as it is derived from the latter. I hope it answers your questions/doubts.Cyco wrote:Does anyone know the details of the Base Bleed system on this and the FXX (mentioned in the ultimatecarpage.com link)?
Aerodynamic channels both fore and in the midsection are fitted with adjustable flaps that control the airflow. When road speed exceeds 150 mph, the midsection flaps achieve a "base bleed," diverting flow into channels that exit on the car’s rearmost surface, just below the twin exhaust outlets on either side.
This achieves several goals: It trades away a bit of unnecessary downforce and concomitant drag. And it reduces drag further by beneficially affecting the car’s wake, that inherently low-pressure region being dragged along at the rear. Flow from the four exhaust outlets also contributes to this wake drag reduction. (Ferrari’s F1 cars used exhaust flow in a similarly beneficial manner, their goal being to optimize flow over the rear wing elements.) Last, smallish winglets atop the rear flanks of the FXX fine-tune the wake control.
Twin venturis run from the front wheel houses to the rear bumpers, a system termed "Base Bleed", first seen on the FXX track-only Enzo derivative. This decreases the aerodynamic pressure at the rear and improves downforce
Theoretically yes, but..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYUi88yP3Es..in reality, not.For fun everyone can go ahead an compare the two cars as if they were equal, but they ARE NOT EQUAL IMHO. Just because they have similar bhp figures does not make them equal.
The Gallardo's AWD has the following advantages:
-better offline acceleration
-better braking ability - can brake deeper into corner
-better acceleration out of corner - can accelerate sooner out of corner
-better overall traction
This is the reason the FIA banned the Audi A4 AWD Quattro system from BTCC racing after '97. The Audi Quattro cars ran away with the title. And now guess who makes the Gallardo...Audi.
Another advatage the Gallardo S had is its low weight of 1330 kg with the advantages noted above of AWD and 700cc larger engine vs. the 430 S weight of 1250 kg. Add in the superior grunt & torque advantage of V-10 engine, and the Gallardo is a totally different animal. They may look the same in size & power, but IMO the Gallardo has a definite demonstrable advantage on the track.
I believe its one of the very first to come out about this specific car!