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081 PORSCHE ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS

A key part of the 911, how does Weissach deploy Porsche Active Aerodynamics on the 992 GT3 RS?

Among the many performance achievements of recent 911 models is the increase in downforce achieved by the new 992-model GT3 RS. The downforce figure, quoted as 860kg at 285km/h (177mph), is more than twice that of the 991.2, but an unbelievable three times that of the current 911 GT3 model. What’s the secret behind such motoring trickery?

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