How is the GT-250 Adjustable Swan Neck Wing different from the standard GT-250 for the FK8?

The airfoil is the same GT-250 profile. The standard version sits on pedestals bolted to the underside of the wing, while the swan neck version hangs the airfoil from its top surface. That leaves the underside clear, which is the side of the wing that does most of the work.

Which span suits the FK8, 61in or 67in?

The 61in wing measures 1549mm across and keeps a tighter look on a Civic Type R that sees mostly street use and the odd track day. The 67in version spans 1702mm and reaches further toward the edges of the FK8 rear deck, which suits a car with more front aero to balance it.

Is the Gurney flap already on the wing?

Yes. Each GT-250 leaves APR with a half inch (12.7mm) carbon Gurney flap bonded to the trailing edge using 3M VHB tape. It adds rear load at any given angle and helps the airflow stay attached off the back of the wing, so there is nothing extra to fit.

How much can the angle be adjusted?

The angle of attack sets anywhere from 0 to 15 degrees. Lower settings keep drag down on fast circuits with long straights; higher settings put more load on the rear tires for tight corners and heavy braking zones. Set both sides to the same position so the wing sits level.

How long does the wing take to arrive?

APR makes every GT-250 to order and quotes one to two weeks before it ships, with transit to the delivery address on top. The Bulletproof Automotive team can give a current build estimate if the wing has to arrive before an event.

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APR Performance Carbon GT-250 Adjustable Swan Neck Wing for FK8 Honda Civic Type R (61in)

APR Performance’s carbon GT-250 Adjustable Swan Neck Wing for FK8 Honda Civic Type R hangs a 61in (1549mm) airfoil from its top surface, so nothing attaches to the underside of the wing on the 2017 to 2021 Type R. APR shaped the 2D profile in CFD to keep downforce even across the span and lays each airfoil up from woven pre-preg carbon, cured in an autoclave in billet aluminum molds, with a carbon Gurney flap fitted before shipping. A 7.6 to 1 downforce-to-drag ratio makes it a working part for an FK8 that runs track days, time attack or autocross.

Why Swan Neck

On a conventional wing the pedestals bolt to the underside of the airfoil, which is the side that does most of the work. An Adjustable Swan Neck Wing moves the mounts to the top surface and leaves the underside clean, which is how this GT-250 differs from the standard 61in GT-250 for the FK8.

Pedestals and Mounting

The pedestals of this Adjustable Swan Neck Wing are cut from 10mm 6061 billet aluminum and mount on carbon bottom plates made for the FK8, so the wing sits square on the car instead of on a universal base.

Features

Swan neck mounting keeps the underside of the airfoil clear
CFD-developed 2D airfoil for even downforce along the span
Woven pre-preg carbon, autoclave-cured in billet molds
Carbon Gurney flap fitted at the factory
Carbon bottom plates made for the FK8

Specifications

Span: 61in (1549mm)
Chord depth: 10in (254mm)
Angle of attack: 0 to 15 degrees
Downforce-to-drag ratio: 7.6 to 1
Pedestals: 10mm 6061 billet aluminum, swan neck
Gurney flap height: 0.5in (12.7mm)

What’s Included

GT-250 carbon airfoil, 61in, with Gurney flap fitted
6061 billet aluminum swan neck pedestals (x2)
Carbon fiber FK8-specific bottom plates

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021

Notes

This Adjustable Swan Neck Wing fits the FK8 Civic Type R only; it does not fit the FL5
Also offered as a 67in GT-250 swan neck wing for the FK8
Prefer conventional pedestals? See the standard 61in GT-250 for the FK8
Made to order with a typical APR lead time of 1-2 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the GT-250 Adjustable Swan Neck Wing different from the standard GT-250 for the FK8? The airfoil is the same GT-250 profile. The standard version sits on pedestals bolted to the underside of the wing, while the swan neck version hangs the airfoil from its top surface. That leaves the underside clear, which is the side of the wing that does most of the work.
Which span suits the FK8, 61in or 67in? The 61in wing measures 1549mm across and keeps a tighter look on a Civic Type R that sees mostly street use and the odd track day. The 67in version spans 1702mm and reaches further toward the edges of the FK8 rear deck, which suits a car with more front aero to balance it.
Is the Gurney flap already on the wing? Yes. Each GT-250 leaves APR with a half inch (12.7mm) carbon Gurney flap bonded to the trailing edge using 3M VHB tape. It adds rear load at any given angle and helps the airflow stay attached off the back of the wing, so there is nothing extra to fit.
How much can the angle be adjusted? The angle of attack sets anywhere from 0 to 15 degrees. Lower settings keep drag down on fast circuits with long straights; higher settings put more load on the rear tires for tight corners and heavy braking zones. Set both sides to the same position so the wing sits level.
How long does the wing take to arrive? APR makes every GT-250 to order and quotes one to two weeks before it ships, with transit to the delivery address on top. The Bulletproof Automotive team can give a current build estimate if the wing has to arrive before an event.

About APR Performance

APR Performance designs and builds carbon fiber aerodynamic components at its facility in Chino, California. Its wing families are developed with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and APR publishes the CFD data for its GTC and GT ranges so buyers can compare downforce and drag before choosing a setting. Parts are laid up in pre-preg carbon fiber, cured in an autoclave, finished in a UV-resistant clear coat and covered by a one-year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.

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