Donkervoort and Conflux Develop 3D-Printed Water-Charge Air Coolers for P24 RS
Donkervoort's upcoming P24 RS supercar will feature 3D-printed water-charge air coolers from Conflux, weighing just 1.4 kg each—cutting weight by over 90%.
- 1.4 kg
- 16 kg
What Happened
Donkervoort has revealed the second Engineering Chapter in its P24 RS development, showcasing a new thermal breakthrough in collaboration with Conflux. The custom water-charge air coolers (WCAC) are 3D-printed from aluminium alloy, each weighing only 1.4 kg compared to 16 kg for conventional air-to-air units with similar capacity. The compact coolers sit within the engine bay, reducing the inlet-tract length by two-thirds for sharper throttle response and improved weight distribution.
- 16 kg
- 1.4 kg
“The key to engine performance is keeping the intake air as cold as possible. We challenged ourselves to find the best way to achieve that—and Conflux delivered.”
“Our Formula 1 technology is available beyond the track for the first time. We're scaling it for the high-performance automotive market.”
Why this matters
This innovation improves throttle response and efficiency by reducing intake tract length and weight, bringing Formula 1-grade cooling to a production road car.
Terms in This Story
- water-charge air cooler (WCAC)
- A device that cools compressed intake air using water as a medium, improving engine efficiency and power.
- additive manufacturing
- Also known as 3D printing, a process of creating objects by building up layers of material.
- inlet tract
- The path through which air flows into the engine's cylinders; a shorter tract improves throttle response.
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