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Old 07-21-2011, 06:43 PM   #88 (permalink)
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high spoiler/Rally cars

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Originally Posted by wyatt View Post
I have also seen a double spoiler used to increase downforce, with no real regard to Cd. Hucho shows an example of a car with no spoiler, a car with a low spoiler, and a car with a low and really high spoiler. The low spoiler (like one on a Gen1 Prius) lowers the Cd, but with the really high one, it increases the Cd and downforce considerably. I like the looks of the spoiler on the car, but knowing that it actually helps the Cd is what puts a smile on my face!
I have seen reports on the Ford Escort Cosworth Rally car with the double/high wing.And yes,it it specifically for downforce,and at a considerable drag penalty.
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