rear spoilers

A spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic device whose intended design function is to 'spoil' unfavorable air movement across the body of a vehicle in motion, usually manifested as lift, turbulence, or drag. Spoilers on the front of a vehicle are often called air dams. Spoilers are often fitted to race and high-performance sports cars, although they have become common on passenger vehicles as well. Spoilers are added to cars primarily for styling purposes and either have little aerodynamic benefit or even worsen the aerodynamics.
The term "spoiler" is often mistakenly used interchangeably with "wing". An automotive wing is a device designed to generate downforce as air passes around it, not simply disrupt existing airflow patterns. As such, rather than decreasing drag, automotive wings actually increase drag.

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  1. Chris Bronsdon

    High pitched whine

    (this is a copy of a post that I had mistakenly added to the wrong forum) I have a 2023 MG4 Trophy, with the rear spoilers. The car makes a constant high pitched whine at high speed, over about 60mph. I took it to my local MG garage a few months ago and was told there isn't a fault. The noise...
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