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Old 08-23-2011, 11:11 AM   #179 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jimepting View Post
What is aero idea behind the wheel arch eyebrows? Mid 50's era Mercedes sports cars like the 300SL had similar eyebrows.
Good question.

Maybe just a styling statement?

I realize this attached cartoon of a 911 is not the actual airflow, but imagine the wheel eyebrows on the Cobra here. Would the air coming off the wheels cling or be redirected in anyway?
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