Attach genuine duck tail to Porsche 911!
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porsche 911 ducktail
The other day, Porsche is a 992 type 911 limited car "911 Sport Classic] is fresh in my memory.
This sports classic is based on a turbo body,wearing a ducktailandIt is a model that pays tribute to the 73-year Carrera RS (common name: 73 Carrera).
73 Carrera ducktail
In the first place, Porsche's first mass-produced ducktail will be this 73 Carrera, which was originally developed to give downforce to the body of the 911, which is prone to lift.
According to documents of the time,At 240km/h, it was effective in reducing the rear lift by about 100kg.
This ducktail was later revived in the 997-type 911 sports classic, and was adopted as the sports design package for the first half of the 991-type featured this time.911 Classic Club Coupe” is also adopted.
992 type 911 sports classic, a limited edition car just announced the other day
This is also a limited edition 997 sports classic
Classic club coupe, a one-off vehicle for the US Porsche club based on the 996 type
Genuine duck tail for 991 early model
This time, I installed the 991 Carrera 4GTS in the first half of the Porsche genuine "Expansion package Sports design package (for the first half of 991)"become.
However, it should be noted thatThis product is a kit with a single duck tail, but it is not possible to install only the duck tail on a normal Carrera or Carrera S.
This front aero is necessary for aerodynamics to attach a duck tail
When I try to put on the ducktail, the same one that is put on the GTS"Sports Design Front Apron"is required. In short, if you attach a duck tail, you need to change the front aero.
The reason is"Front and rear spoilers cannot be fitted separately for aerodynamic reasons"
As expected, it is a Porsche. like thisWe do not compromise on aerodynamics at all, and do not allow simple changes only for appearance.I personally love this stubbornness. It's really Porsche-like not only for design, but also for "performance" and "effect".
Luckily my car was a GTS, so there was no problem with the front aero,Have the dealer install only the ducktail kitI decided to do this.
Initially, when I ordered it, it was said that it was out of stock in Japan and Germany, but it seems that it was produced soon, and it arrived in Japan in about a month.
Impressions after installation
At first, I heard that it would take about 1 week to 10 days to install because painting was also required. , I received a message that it was completed and went to pick it up.
The finished vehicle looks great.The ducktail gives off a sense of presence, but at an exquisite angle and size, it never gives a vulgar feeling. Genuine parts.
991 early GTS Club Coupe, limited to 60 vehicles for US Porsche Club members
Originally, when I installed the duck tail this time, I had the image of the "GTS Club Coupe", which is the 991 early GTS limited to the US Porsche Club, and the specifications were completed exactly as they were.
The rear engine hood has been changed from the GTS original high-gloss black hood to the same body color hood as Carrera and Carrera S. This is also for aerodynamic reasons, it seems to be here.
Engine hood changes from GTS exclusive to normal
In particular, the design seen from directly behind, at the same height as the driver's seat, is excellent. It emphasizes just the right amount of mass and the size of the buttocks, and expresses the power of a rear-engine car.
When viewed from the side or diagonally, you can see a little duck tail on the rear, which gives the rear a nicer accent than when there is no duck tail.
In addition, theWhen driving, you can't see its existence at all from the driver's rearview mirror.It seems to be barely visible in the rearview mirror, and it seems to be lower than the maximum angle of the electric spoiler of the 991 with the sports chassis.
Naturally, there is no difference in the feeling of running. (smile)
If you run at a fairly high speed like Autobahn, you may know the difference,I can't tell the difference on public roads in Japan.In addition, the electric spoiler button on the center console is disabled, and of course the function to automatically rise at high speeds is also omitted.
Although it is a custom that does not change much when driving,There is a great sense of satisfaction when I get off the car and see my car.Also, if you have the opportunity to see your car running from behind, you will be most happy at that time.
If you are on the early 991 and are interested in ducktails, please consider it. probably,Plus for resalewill work toAbove all, the 911 that can be officially retrofitted with genuine parts is only the first half of the 991is. Why not take advantage of that privilege?
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hello. I'm always happy to see you.
I'm on the early 991 GTS (white), and I've been wondering whether to add this ducktail many times. Looking at the picture, I can't make a decision because the boundary between "cool" and "too much" is unclear, but it must be cool when you actually see it. I don't know if the late 991's duck tail is attached, so as Mr. Hiro said, it is a privilege of the early 991 to be able to install a genuine so-called duck tail. Also, it was helpful to hear that the engine hood was also replaced for the first time. "I want to wear it" is a sudden rise. By the way, what will happen to the engine hood and variable rear spoiler that have been replaced? Will there be no option to revert?
Hello Mulberry.
Actually, it looks cool anyway ^^
Especially when you're driving another car and looking at your car from behind at eye level.
I keep all the original parts that were replaced so that I can return them at any time.
Mulberry, please!
Hi, I always refer to your articles.
This article is interesting because I am on a 911.1 Carrera S.
You said that "for aerodynamics reasons, front and rear spoilers cannot be installed separately", but does the GTS come standard with only the front spoiler? If so, the duck tail alone is not effective, but the front spoiler alone is also effective, right?
I was curious and asked a question.
Hello Karlee,
To be precise, I think that it is not effective because the ducktail alone is not effective, but because the balance between the front and rear downforce is lost.
It's a car that runs on the Autobahn and the Nürburgring at super-high speeds, so if this balance is out of balance, the driver's life will be at stake.
On the other hand, I think that the balance is good with only the front spoiler.
I've read a lot of Porsche literature from the past, but it's a company that never develops aero just by design.
In addition, the GTS standard is equipped only with this sports design front spoiler, so I think you can trust it.
Hello, hiro.
Thank you for your easy-to-understand answer.
It's certainly a car that runs on the autobahn at 300km.
You didn't develop a spoiler for fashion, did you?
I look forward to your next article.
Hiro
Thank you for your reply
I would like to wear it