Engineering Over Intuition

Most canards on the market are universal parts that fit the bumper “more or less.” For us, “more or less” is a recipe for aerodynamic disaster. Our design process begins with a precise 3D scan of the Mustang’s front end. Why is this crucial? Air traveling close to the bodywork moves slower and any surface imperfection generates air resistance. Working in a CAD environment allows us to design components with sub-millimeter precision, ensuring the canard operates within the optimal airflow.

The Physics of the Vortex: What the Eye Can’t See

Many believe that canards act simply like small wings pushing the front end toward the ground. While true, this direct downforce represents only a fraction of their job. A properly shaped canard creates a vortex that travels along the side of the car, acting as a “virtual curtain” or an aerodynamic barrier.

• Chassis Protection: The vortex seals off high-pressure air flowing around the sides of the car from the low-pressure zone beneath the vehicle

• Ground Effect: Without this barrier, outside air would “spill” under the car, destroying the efficiency of our Flat Underbody.

• Front-End Stabilization: Thanks to the canards, the front axle gains significant stability in high-speed corners.

Material Matters: Stiffness Equals Consistency

For a canard to fulfill its purpose at 200 km/h, it must be extremely rigid. If the component were to deform under air pressure by even a few degrees, the car’s balance would change unpredictably. This is why at Restomotive we use a carbon fiber composite. This material, born in Formula 1, offers an unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio.

High-Downforce Aerodynamics

Our aero package is a complete ecosystem where function dominates form. When designing the Flat Underbody kit, we drew directly from solutions used in Formula 1 cars. The key here is managing the airflow beneath the car to create a low-pressure area. Just like in top-tier racing series, our solution allows the car to be “glued” to the asphalt through ground effect, drastically improving stability in high-speed corners without the need for extremely large, drag-inducing wings. The front splitter, in combination with the canards, precisely directs air streams, reducing both aerodynamic drag and understeer.

What Does This Change for the Driver?

Canards are a precision fine-tuning tool. They allow you to accurately “weight” the front axle and correct the aerodynamic balance without the need for drastic changes to the suspension settings.

Stay tuned. We are only just beginning to reveal the cards of the S550 Track-Spec project!