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May 21, 2026SAE International Journal of Passenger Vehicle Systems0 citations

The Aerodynamic Performance of Lotus EMEYA

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QYQingpeng YuanLYLei YangBLBo Li

Key Points

  • The aim is to compare the aerodynamic features of two configurations of the Lotus EMEYA for optimal performance.
  • Evaluated two configurations: fixed air dam with active rear spoiler and active air dam with gurney flap.
  • Analyzed aerodynamic drag and lift performance across different scenarios.
  • Demonstrated aerodynamic bandwidths and lift balances for both configurations.
  • The configuration with the active air dam and gurney flap achieved superior aerodynamic performance.
  • Both configurations meet performance requirements based on user scenarios.
  • Active aero strategies effectively enhanced aerodynamic efficiency.

Abstract

In this article, the aerodynamic features of two configurations of Lotus EMEYA are introduced. The first configuration includes a fixed air dam and an active rear spoiler (ARS) assembly, which has two active blades in order to obtain the aerodynamic drag and lift performance required. The second configuration includes an Active Air Dam (AAD) assembly and a gurney flap mounted on the ARS in order to achieve more aggressive aerodynamic performance. The aerodynamic bandwidths and the lift balances of both configurations are demonstrated, and the strategies of active aero components of the two configurations are also introduced. Through active aerodynamics and control strategies, the two configurations of Lotus EMEYA can meet the performance requirements of users in different scenarios.

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Yuan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ea127be05d6e3efb5f9aehttps://doi.org/10.4271/15-19-02-0007
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