Mazda patents new type of active rear spoiler with US Patent Office

It seems Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corp. has found a new way to implement a rear spoiler on its vehicles. In fact, Mazda has filed two patents – with the United States Patent & Trademark Office -- that would become vital elements of its innovative active rear spoiler.

Carmakers typically try to increase the aerodynamic performance of their vehicles by installing rear spoilers, which are also called rear wings. By spoiling unfavorable air movement over a moving vehicle, a rear spoiler could decrease the so-called aerodynamic turbulence or drag while generating more downforce.
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carloslassiter - 10/9/2017 5:57:00 PM

+2 Boost

Is that a '53 Corvette?

MDarringer - 10/9/2017 7:55:40 PM

+1 Boost

It's Mazda's MiataFJ Cruiser.