Whale tail
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006574
A distinctive type of rear spoiler found on certain high-performance automobiles, characterized by its large, curved, and often elevated design. This aerodynamic device generates downforce at higher speeds, improving traction and stability. The Porsche 911 Turbo models from the 1970s and 1980s are particularly famous for popularizing this design.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006574 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Whale Tail; Spanish: cola de ballena; French: aileron queue de baleine |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006574",
"term": "Whale tail",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A distinctive type of rear spoiler found on certain high-performance automobiles, characterized by its large, curved, and often elevated design. This aerodynamic device generates downforce at higher speeds, improving traction and stability. The Porsche 911 Turbo models from the 1970s and 1980s are particularly famous for popularizing this design.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Whale Tail",
"es": "cola de ballena",
"fr": "aileron queue de baleine"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/whale-tail/"
}
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