{"id":110,"date":"2016-09-26T16:33:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T16:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/prestigeimports\/?p=110"},"modified":"2024-06-06T05:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T05:51:50","slug":"what-does-a-spoiler-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigeimports.com\/blog\/what-does-a-spoiler-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Spoiler Alert: What Does a Spoiler Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seeing as a large percentage of our inventory is comprised of supercars, many of our vehicles have a spoiler attached to their rear-ends. Look at most of our Porsche models<\/a>, or at the incomparable Bugatti Veyron<\/a>. In both cases, you\u2019ll see spoilers on the rear of the car, but to what end? Is a spoiler purely cosmetic, or does it serve a greater purpose? We at Prestige Imports have done some research, and we\u2019re here to tell you what a spoiler actually does.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does a Spoiler Do?<\/h2>\n

1) It Improves Traction<\/h3>\n

When our supercars are undergoing their preproduction performance testing, much attention is paid to how they cope with windy conditions. A lot of mental energy is spent directing airflow, and looking at ways to negate the effect of a firm breeze. Part of a spoiler\u2019s job is to use the wind\u2019s force in a positive way: it directs the airflow downward, essentially pushing the car toward the pavement. When a car is driving at high speeds, it will tend to lift slightly, and the spoiler prevents this from happening.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche2) It Boosts Fuel Efficiency<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a little factoid that will shock your Wednesday-night poker league: front dams and fascia are another form of spoiler. These work to redirect airflow around, over or under a vehicle, which in turn reduces the drag on a vehicle. This results in less strain on the vehicle, which in turn allows it to use less fuel. Everyone wins.<\/p>\n

Read More: Taking Care of a Convertible Top<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

3) It Improves Style and Visibility<\/h3>\n

While a spoiler isn\u2019t specifically geared toward aesthetics, it definitely plays into the equation. We won\u2019t deny that, well, spoilers look pretty awesome. Yet, this awesomeness has a purpose: it makes the vehicle more visible, especially in the cases where a brake light has been integrated into the design. If you\u2019re pulling up on a 911, for example, the first thing you\u2019ll see is the spoiler.<\/p>\n

4) It Helps Vehicles Shed Bulk<\/h3>\n

We aren\u2019t saying that a spoiler makes a car lighter. Not exactly, anyway. What we are saying, is that because of the work that a spoiler does to enhance downforce, manufacturers can use more lightweight materials than they might otherwise. So, indirectly, this helps to keep the curb weights down overall.<\/p>\n

There are multiple vehicles at Prestige Imports<\/a> that employ this technology in their designs, and we\u2019d love to show them to you. Visit our dealership today, and we\u2019ll show you what spoiler technology is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seeing as a large percentage of our inventory is comprised of supercars, many of our vehicles have a spoiler attached to their rear-ends. Look at most of our Porsche models, or at the incomparable Bugatti Veyron. In both cases, you\u2019ll see spoilers on the rear of the car, but to what end? Is a spoiler […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[51],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n