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Bicycle Bob · 10-01-2009, 10:13 PM

In general, a wing is good for traction and bad for economy. Because the racy image sells so many cars, wing-like things are sometimes used to help cure separated airflow over a rear window, which is good, but not as good as a plain fastback.

10-01-2009, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,261 Appliance White - '93 Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Sprint Base Thanks: 43 Thanked 139 Times in 105 Posts	In general, a wing is good for traction and bad for economy. Because the racy image sells so many cars, wing-like things are sometimes used to help cure separated airflow over a rear window, which is good, but not as good as a plain fastback.