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Old 06-19-2013, 10:31 AM   #654 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
I *think* I've seen this car before, but I don't think it is in this thread:

1996 Fioravanti Flair - Studios
I saw this car in another thread here recently, it caught my attention.

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The engineers concentrated much of ther attention on optimising surfaces and seams in the research phases and it is bordered on the lower edge by a profile engineered to supply downforce.
The swoosh up at the rear?

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Above certain speeds, depressing the brake pedal automaticaly activates the air brakes and only after this are the traditional brakes activated. Braking is more "natural" as a conseguence, especially when slowing, rather than stopping, the car.
I thought that was a Porsche-like Duck-Tail at first.
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