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Diffuser - explained

How does a rear diffuser work on a car? What is the purpose of a diffuser? In this video I explain the science behind diffusers, and how they increase downforce of racing vehicles. NEW VIDEOS EVERY ...
Well, OK, it doesn’t do everything. But it does more than could be expected of any typical diffuser. The diffuser is a chunk of bodywork low on a car’s rear end, usually shaped to manage airflow, ...