Description
The Verus Engineering Dual Element Dive Plane Kit is designed specifically for the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) to improve front-end aerodynamic performance, increase front grip, and help fine-tune the vehicle's overall aero balance.
Also commonly known as canards, dive planes work by controlling airflow around the front of the vehicle. The Verus Engineering design helps extract airflow from the wheel wells while generating additional front-end downforce. This allows the aerodynamic balance to be shifted forward, making the kit particularly useful when paired with a larger rear wing or rear diffuser.
Developed using in-house CAD scan data and CFD analysis, the dive planes are optimized to provide meaningful aerodynamic improvements while keeping additional drag to a minimum. The design also provides a balanced aerodynamic setup with or without the Verus Engineering Carbon Rear Diffuser.
The dive planes are manufactured from 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber, autoclave cured and finished with a polished high-gloss surface. Installation is simple and non-invasive, using the included 3M VHB double-sided tape and precision-fit installation templates for an OEM-plus appearance without drilling or permanent modifications.
Whether your C8 Corvette is primarily street-driven or regularly sees track use, the Dual Element Dive Plane Kit provides an effective way to improve front-end grip and fine-tune the aerodynamic balance of the vehicle.
Key Features & Benefits
- Increased Front-End Downforce: Helps generate additional aerodynamic load at the front of the Corvette Stingray.
- Improved Front Grip: Shifts the vehicle's aerodynamic balance forward for greater confidence during cornering.
- CFD-Optimized Design: Developed using in-house scan data and CFD analysis for effective aerodynamic performance.
- Wheel-Well Airflow Management: Helps extract airflow from the front wheel wells to reduce aerodynamic lift.
- Aero Balance Tuning: Allows the front aerodynamic balance to be fine-tuned when used with a rear wing or diffuser.
- Low-Drag Design: Designed to increase front-end performance while keeping the drag penalty minimal.
- Premium Carbon Fiber Construction: Made from 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber with an autoclave-cured construction.
- OEM-Plus Appearance: Precision-fit templates help achieve accurate positioning and a clean factory-style appearance.
- Non-Invasive Installation: Uses 3M VHB double-sided tape instead of drilling or permanent mounting modifications.
- Street and Track Compatible: Designed to complement both street-driven and track-focused C8 Corvette builds.
- Ventus Package Compatible: Designed to work with Verus Engineering Ventus aerodynamic packages for the Corvette Stingray.
What's Included
- (1) Right-Hand Top Dive Plane
- (1) Left-Hand Top Dive Plane
- (1) Right-Hand Bottom Dive Plane
- (1) Left-Hand Bottom Dive Plane
- (1) Installation Template
- (4) Pieces of 3M VHB Tape, One for Each Dive Plane
Specifications
- Dive Plane Material: 2x2 Twill Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber
- Construction: Autoclave Cured
- Finish: Polished High-Gloss
- Mounting: 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape
- Installation: Precision-fit installation templates included
- Design: CAD-developed and CFD-optimized
Science & Aerodynamic Performance
Dive planes are small aerodynamic components that can have a meaningful effect on a vehicle's overall aerodynamic balance. The Verus Engineering Dual Element Dive Plane Kit works by controlling airflow around the front of the Corvette Stingray.
The dive planes help create a beneficial vortex that assists in evacuating air from the front fender areas. This reduces aerodynamic lift while adding a modest amount of additional front-end downforce.
One of the primary advantages of the system is its ability to shift aerodynamic balance forward without requiring a significantly larger front splitter. This makes it a practical solution for street-driven vehicles while still providing useful performance benefits on the track.
The kit can also be used to fine-tune the aerodynamic balance of the Corvette when combined with larger rear aerodynamic components. Verus Engineering designed the Dual Element Dive Plane Kit to work effectively across its Ventus aerodynamic packages for the C8 Corvette Stingray.
Fitment
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)
Designed specifically for the C8 Corvette Stingray and compatible with Verus Engineering Ventus aerodynamic packages.
