Forvia Hella develops aerodynamic rear wing lighting for Lynk & Co’s Z20 SUV

International automotive supplier Forvia Hella has developed and launched an aerodynamic rear wing lighting for Chinese new energy vehicle brand Lynk & Co’s all-electric SUV, the Z20.

This rear lamp, which incorporates an ultra-long overhang wing design, creates a highly three-dimensional and differentiated aesthetic appearance but is claimed to also significantly enhance the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The rear wing lighting, the first solution of its kind by Forvia Hella, has entered series production in September this year. It is both developed and produced locally in China.

"This innovative rear lamp marks another milestone in automotive lighting innovation for us, fully demonstrating our innovation and research and development capabilities, as well as proving our excellent manufacturing capabilities,” said Didier Keskas, Head of Business Group Lighting APAC at Forvia Hella.

"This aerodynamic rear wing lighting does not only fulfill innovative functions but also has to withstand the pressure and drag force generated by airflow during high-speed driving, posing even higher requirements to its robustness, durability, and reliability. We are consistently committed to providing high-quality products and services to the automotive market and our customers. This innovative rear lamp further demonstrates our commitment to the Chinese market, representing technological innovation and our relentless pursuit to meet the unique needs of the Chinese market and enhance customer experience.”

Highly integrated design concept
The innovative rear wing lighting adopts a highly integrated design concept in terms of functionality. It offers optimal aerodynamic performance for the entire vehicle through its ultra-long overhang design, combining rear lamps and vehicle wings into one, in addition to regulatory rear lamp functions such as direction indicators, stop indicators, reversing lights, fog lamps, taillights, and side markers.

The cover of the rear lamp protrudes outward by 130 mm, creating a more ideal angle for the rear of the car compared to metal materials, thereby optimizing aerodynamic performance, effectively reducing wind resistance, and further improving vehicle stability and energy efficiency.

In terms of design, the rear wing lighting features a continuous design that spans the entire rear of the vehicle, forming a coherent and smooth light strip that seamlessly blends with the vehicle body and offers dynamic lighting animation. This rear lamp design continues the family design language of Lynk & Co, while giving the appearance a stronger 3D outlook, making the rear styling of the car more recognizable.