HOW ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS WORKS

The Lamborghini Huracán Performante’s unique new technology: the ability to adjust its downforce not just between the front and back, but from side to side. Here’s how the next evolutionary stage of aerodynamics handles a corner.

A/ When the valve inside the rear wing is closed ( left), air flows along the rear spoiler, which is shaped like an upside-down airplane wing. This path creates downforce over the inside wheel, for more grip.

B/ When the rear wing’s valve is open, air flows from inside the stanchion and interrupts the wing’s downforce, reducing drag. C/ When the front spoiler’s flap is shut ( far left), the inverted wing creates maximum downforce. Opening up the flap ( near left) shrinks the wing, reducing drag.