Simulating physical conditions of free air flow on the street with unforeseen accuracy (uniform oncoming flow, realistic static pressure distribution, constant temperature, etc.) enables the engineers to acquire highly detailed information on various aerodynamic effects. Now this knowledge can be fed back into an early phase of the development process, applying aerodynamic optimization right from the beginning.
The latest and best known example of BMW Motorrad’s engineering and aerodynamic excellence – the S 1000 RR – was chosen to accompany Leslie Porterfield into the wind tunnel. For Dirk Meycke, it was the best possible fusion between fashion and technology, although lighting the set was a challenge because of the high contrast between the wind tunnel, the designer clothing and the different materials found on the S 1000 RR.