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Old 01-25-2014, 07:10 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Is this all a result of Ferrari's 'air fence'?
Not entirely in my opinion, but most certainly part of the story.

Both Ferrari and Porsche have been using pronounced front corner intakes (dual/split radiator) for at least 15 years.

Intimation is a from of flattery, right?

I'd like to separate out the air fence look from the dual radiator look discussion wise.

Ferrari 458 video - active aero


I think marketing wise BMW was the first to promote "Air Fences".
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