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Old 05-24-2020, 07:35 PM
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I still wonder if that is not just camouflage tape, blown into a bubble. Hood below same shape as what is below tape on left side. Sunlight is high in the sky based on other shadows.
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The Tankstelle video gives a pretty good look.


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I speculate the matte part is still camo, and that underneath we have a shiny ferrari-esque s-duct bonnet.
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Old 05-25-2020, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bccars
I speculate the matte part is still camo, and that underneath we have a shiny ferrari-esque s-duct bonnet.
I second this speculation. From the most recent photos, when zooming in on the pic from the side, it looks like there is more than meets the eye under that matte black camo.




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Old 05-25-2020, 11:02 AM
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Except if bigger S-Duct that would require changes to the frunk / body in white. Would seem very un-Porsche way of going about things.
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I want to believe that there’s more underneath there like a S duct but i couldn’t find the video of the recently posted testing photos (With the teared camo).

If there was a “tear” in the matte camo wrap and they are testing at high speeds can’t this just be air getting under it lifting up the wrap in that area?

we may be finding out the tomorrow on the Porsche newsroom website.
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That his what I think, a tear that is getting blown up.

If it was a true S-Duct - then testing with it shut would make it difficult to ascertain results if stuff was taped over.
Old 05-26-2020, 11:35 PM
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If you look closely, the aperture with the webbing below is more rounded and at a different angle... I think this is all camo on top.. Porsche doesn't have any other inlet shapes as sharp as this, with corners defining it, all have a rounded curve as part of the design language. They are keeping this and the rear bumper camouflaged, as well as the adjustable rear diffuser which raises and lowers.
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New video from today...

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...--update/41719


Old 05-27-2020, 01:21 PM
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Thanks for posting!

Go to 2:32. S-Duct (if that is what it really is) seems much more exposed.
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I think its just some camo tape that has come loose and been "blown out" by the airflow ...

anyone else notice the taped over "dimples" on the rear bumper cover under the taillights ... I wonder what that is all about - from another model/variant?
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Originally Posted by subshooter
Thanks for posting!

Go to 2:32. S-Duct (if that is what it really is) seems much more exposed.
Nope. That’s an old camouflage from some months ago.
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
I think its just some camo tape that has come loose and been "blown out" by the airflow ...

anyone else notice the taped over "dimples" on the rear bumper cover under the taillights ... I wonder what that is all about - from another model/variant?
I think dimples are down to plane of actual bumper. Rest looks like padding.

Dimples themselves to let the [oh dear] parking sensors see daylight.

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Originally Posted by Chris3963
Nope. That’s an old camouflage from some months ago.
The car shown at 2:32 is wearing the same camo from a year ago - A bit odd that it would show up in a video posted today. 2:32 is the only time this car is shown in this video (notice the hidden 3rd brake light as well). Either they are running one of the old mules still, or that one clip was inserted and not actually current.

Automotive Mike's content seems reliable and current. Pretty sure he lives in a van down by the Nurburgring.

I think we have seen the final front ducting in the gas station video, and that the wrap is just peeled up and scooping air.
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It looks fast on track. Wow


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