Autoblog today published an in depth article investigating the new aerodynamic features of the upcoming 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Not too long ago, active aerodynamics were a thing that came only on the highest end supercars and hypercars. The original 2006 Bugatti Veyron, for example, used the rear spoiler as an air brake. Flash forward 14 years from the Veyron, and the 911 Turbo S has so much active aero that a deep dive is necessary to understand it all.
All active aero in the retracted, or “cruise,” position
The rear wing, a key part of any 911 Turbo, is a pound lighter than the previous generation rear wing, while also adding 8% surface area. And like the Veyron mentioned above, this wing has the ability, if you absolutely stomp on the brakes, to flip up into a semi-airbrake position to help slow the car.
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