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FLANKS
Considerable research went into the design of the flanks, which benefitted from the layout of the radiating masses being shifted towards the centre of the car. This solution paved the way for the integration of side channels into the doors, allowing the intake ducts for the radiators to be moved forwards in the chassis. As a result, the front wing creates an ideal section for the intake ducts and captures fresh air that is also highly efficient in terms of cooling the radiators.
ENGINE COVER
The high level of integration of aerodynamic functions is demonstrated by the engine cover, which features a central backbone structure to channel fresh air into the engine intake as well as provide outlets to vent hot air from the engine bay. The engine air intake is at the base of the backbone design to shorten the distance to the air filter and minimise losses. The longitudinal slots that separate the backbone section from the single-piece rear bodywork dissipate engine heat and capture fresh air thanks to their interaction with the vents between the blades on the rear bumper.
PASSIVE AERO EFFICIENCY WITH RACING CAR PERFORMANCE
Ferrari Daytona SP3 - Aerodynamics

The introduction of aerodynamic solutions that would make this the Ferrari with the highest level of passive aero efficiency ever required painstaking attention to detail when designing the layout in terms of heat. Management of air flows was vital to defining a layout that was as integrated as possible with the overall aerodynamic concept, since the increase in the engine power output meant a corresponding increase in the thermal power that had to be dissipated and thus an increase in the radiating masses for the coolant.