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The retractable spoiler did start with the 964, but up until the 991, it was pretty small and inboard. And it really isn't a clamshell (full width of the rear end) until the 992. It's the 992 because it's full width that looks so odd to me. The ST above looks very similar to a base 992 C2 with the spoiler and might even be the same but can't quite tell.
It's the same clamshell as 992 GT3 Touring, but they added a Gurney flap on the trailing edge...
The retractable spoiler did start with the 964, but up until the 991, it was pretty small and inboard. And it really isn't a clamshell (full width of the rear end) until the 992. It's the 992 because it's full width that looks so odd to me. The ST above looks very similar to a base 992 C2 with the spoiler and might even be the same but can't quite tell.
Right, thanks, looking up the 964 retractable spoiler it's rectangularly shaped, not clamshell. The spy pictures indicate otherwise, but seems logical for them not to do the clamshell shape on the the ST. The car not being about ultimate downforce, sacrifice performance for looks.
Last edited by JamesBruen; 05-11-2022 at 05:51 PM.
Right, thanks, looking up the 964 retractable spoiler it's rectangularly shaped, not clamshell.
The spy pictures indicate otherwise, but seems logical for them not to do the clamshell shape on the the ST.
The car not being about ultimate downforce, sacrifice performance for looks.
I think the clamshell spy shots are real. This car can go over 200 mph and it a tribute to a serious racing car - no reason for it to have less downforce than a base Carrera...
I think the clamshell spy shots are real. This car can go over 200 mph and it a tribute to a serious racing car - no reason for it to have less downforce than a base Carrera...
+ more cost efficient to not totally redesign it, though most/every ST customer would prefer to pay the cost of a better looking spoiler. How often do production wings/spoilers change from their spy shots?
Last edited by JamesBruen; 05-11-2022 at 07:18 PM.
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