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A History Of Porsche Spoilers And Their Nicknames - Jalopnik

How Porsche’s Rear Spoilers Became Performance Signatures

A Jalopnik history traces how Porsche used distinctive rear decklid designs to solve stability problems and define generations of the 911.

Key Takeaways

Porsche’s rear spoilers emerged from efforts to improve stability at speed.
The 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS ducktail linked road-car design to racing needs.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via jalopnik.com

NASA's Experimental Wing Design Takes Flight, Promising Greener Commercial Aviation

NASA has completed the first flight test of its Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow wing, a technology that could significantly reduce drag and fuel consumption on future commercial aircraft.

Key Takeaways

First flight of CATNLF wing on F-15 lasted 75 minutes
Technology reduces drag by maintaining laminar airflow on swept wings

DT Editorial Team·Feb 12, 2026·4 min read·via nasa.gov