Description
The Verus Engineering UCW Rear Wing Kit, Bottom Mount is a high-performance aerodynamic upgrade designed specifically for the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (C8). Developed for track-focused drivers, the UCW Rear Wing significantly increases rear downforce to improve high-speed stability, cornering confidence, and overall aerodynamic balance.
The UCW airfoil was developed using CFD analysis, ANSYS Adjoint Solver optimization, and wind tunnel testing to maximize aerodynamic efficiency within the available packaging constraints. The design creates a low-pressure zone beneath the wing element that pulls the vehicle downward, generating substantial rear downforce with a relatively small drag penalty.
Verus Engineering also used detailed in-house vehicle scan data to achieve a near-OEM fit and finish. The machined aluminum uprights and trunk mounts are designed to work with the factory trunk while placing the mounting structure in areas already affected by airflow.
The UCW Rear Wing is particularly well suited to vehicles running a significant front aerodynamic package, where additional rear downforce is required to maintain a balanced aerodynamic setup.
The wing is part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package in its bottom-mount configuration. The wing provides 15 degrees of adjustment, allowing the aerodynamic balance to be fine-tuned according to the vehicle's setup and driving requirements.
Fitment
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (C8)
Chassis: C8 Corvette
Body Style: Convertible
Application: Rear aerodynamic wing
Mounting Style: Bottom Mount
This kit is specifically designed for the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible and includes convertible-specific rear trunk bottom supports.
The bottom-mount design attaches to the factory trunk area using machined aluminum mounting components that sandwich the trunk structure over a large surface area for strength and reduced aerodynamic disruption.
Verify your vehicle is a C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible before ordering. The convertible-specific mounting hardware is different from the hardware used for the C8 Stingray Coupe application.
What's Included
- 1 × UCW Rear Wing Assembly
- 2 × Machined Aluminum Rear Wing Uprights
- 2 × Machined Aluminum Rear Wing Trunk Mounts
- 2 × Machined Aluminum Rear Trunk Bottom Supports – Convertible Specific
- 2 × Carbon Fiber Rear Wing Endplates
- 1 × Hardware Kit with all necessary installation hardware and templates
Key Features
- Significant Rear Downforce: Capable of generating and withstanding more than 500 lb of aerodynamic load.
- 15° Adjustable Wing: Allows aerodynamic balance to be fine-tuned for different vehicle setups and driving conditions.
- CFD-Optimized Airfoil: Developed using advanced aerodynamic analysis and shape optimization.
- ANSYS Adjoint Solver Development: Used to optimize the airfoil for aerodynamic performance.
- Wind Tunnel Tested: Airfoil development was refined through real-world wind tunnel testing.
- Improved Lift-to-Drag Efficiency: Designed to generate substantial downforce while limiting the associated drag penalty.
- Large-Surface-Area Mounts: Mounting system sandwiches the trunk over a large area for increased strength and reduced drag.
- Near-OEM Fit and Finish: Developed using in-house 3D vehicle scan data.
- Convertible-Specific Mounting: Includes dedicated bottom supports for the C8 Corvette Convertible.
- Front Aero Compatibility: Designed to balance significant front aerodynamic systems such as a front splitter.
- Track-Focused Design: Developed specifically for drivers seeking a substantial increase in rear aerodynamic performance.
- Premium Carbon Fiber Construction: Uses 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber with an automotive high-gloss clear finish.
- Machined Aluminum Hardware: Mounting components are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.
- Stainless Steel Hardware: Stainless hardware is used throughout the installation.
- Factory Trunk Installation: Designed to mount to the factory trunk area.
- Made to Order: UCW wings are assembled per order.
Specifications
- Brand: Verus Engineering
- Product: UCW Rear Wing Kit
- Part Number: A0503A
- Application: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
- Chassis: C8
- Body Style: Convertible
- Mounting Style: Bottom Mount
- Wing Type: UCW
- Wing Adjustment: 15°
- Downforce Capability: 500+ lb
- Wing Material: 2x2 Twill Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber
- Carbon Fiber Finish: Automotive High-Gloss Clear
- Wing Manufacturing: Autoclave Cured
- Mounting Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Mounting Manufacturing: 5-Axis CNC Machined
- Endplates: Carbon Fiber
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Development: CFD / ANSYS Adjoint Solver / Wind Tunnel Testing
- Fitment Development: In-House Vehicle Scan Data
- Aerodynamic Package: Ventus 2 – Bottom Mount Variant
- Application Type: Track / Performance Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic Science
The Verus Engineering UCW Rear Wing was designed to create a strong low-pressure region beneath the wing element. This pressure differential generates aerodynamic load that pushes the rear of the Corvette toward the track surface, increasing rear downforce and improving high-speed grip.
The majority of the wing's downforce is generated from the bottom surface of the airfoil, where the low-pressure region pulls the vehicle downward. The optimized airfoil was developed using CFD and refined through wind tunnel testing to achieve a strong balance between downforce and drag.
The wing features 15 degrees of adjustment, allowing the aerodynamic load to be tuned to the vehicle's specific setup. This makes it possible to balance the rear of the Corvette against different front aerodynamic systems, including high-performance front splitters.
Verus Engineering's development process compared CFD predictions with real-world experimental testing, with the company reporting strong correlation between the simulated and measured results.
Ventus 2 Aerodynamic Package
The UCW Rear Wing forms part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package in the bottom-mount configuration.
Ventus 2 is designed around generating substantial aerodynamic downforce while maintaining an effective aerodynamic balance between the front and rear of the vehicle. The UCW Rear Wing provides the significant rear aerodynamic load necessary to complement a large front splitter or other high-downforce front aerodynamic system.
This balanced approach can help increase cornering confidence and allow the C8 Corvette to carry greater speed through high-speed corners on track.
Construction & Materials
The UCW wing element is manufactured from 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber, then autoclave cured and finished with an automotive high-gloss clear coat.
The mounting system is CNC machined in-house from 6061-T6 aluminum using 5-axis machining. The large mounting surfaces are designed to sandwich the factory trunk structure, providing the strength required to support the substantial aerodynamic loads generated by the UCW wing.
The kit also includes carbon fiber endplates, convertible-specific lower trunk supports, and stainless steel hardware throughout.
Installation
The UCW Rear Wing is designed to install onto the factory trunk area using the supplied mounting hardware and templates.
The large-surface-area mounting system sandwiches the trunk structure between the upper and lower mounting components. The convertible-specific bottom supports are included specifically for the C8 Stingray Convertible application.
Verus Engineering provides installation documentation and videos to assist with the installation process. Professional installation is recommended for customers who are not experienced with structural aerodynamic installations.
Production & Shipping
The UCW Rear Wing is assembled per order. Verus Engineering states that UCW wings generally ship within 5 business days of receiving an order, unless otherwise specified.
