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Old 03-28-2015, 10:46 AM   #1553 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
That is not a 1973, because it has accordion bumpers (1974 and plus feature). However it is more like a pre-1970 because it appears to have the shorter wheelbase. The early 1980's Tea-Tray or Whale Tail is not period correct either.

One thing not considered in this simple diagram is the sucking down of air through the rear engine deck lid used to cool the air-cooled engine.

Early Porsche aerodynamics may be more advanced than first thought.

In all of the wind tunnel images and Porsche stuff I've come across over the years, it' still seems to be a protected secret.
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