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Old 01-15-2008, 03:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
I would assume then that something similar to what is pictured below would benefit the aerodynamics in this instance? By raising up the trunk (possibly a lot) and reattaching airflow?
Except remember the angle of that particular appendage is designed to generate more downforce than reduce Cd.

If it were level, or even angled slightly down (retaining a sharp cutoff), then there's more of a chance flow would reattach and separate cleanly, leaving a smaller wake.

Ford actually added something similar to the hatchback version of the car:



They could have done the equivalent to the notchback too.
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