Here's Why Porsche Uses The Swan Neck Rear Wing On Its GT Models - Storyboard

Ever wondered whats the difference between a traditional and a swan neck wing?

The concept of swan neck wings arrived in 2009 in the world of motorsports

This is the Acura ARX-02a Le Mans Prototype was an early adopter of swan neck rear wing

Porsche is one of the legacy automakers, to offer swan neck wings for its mass-market cars

The 911 GT3/GT3 RS and the 718 Cayman GT4/GT4 RS are essentially street-legal cup cars

No support underneath reduces turbulence, optimizes airflow and reduces drag

Reduced pressure at the rear means better grip in the corners

With enhanced aero efficiency comes higher top speed and increased fuel efficiency

The 992.1 GT3 RS produces 1,896 pounds of downforce at 177 mph!

Beyond the wing, the car's overall design plays a huge part in aero efficiency

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