GT3 front bumper

[Meithyk]

Hi! I see vertical lines on the front splitter in the fascia of the 996. What was that for?

 

[GTPorsche]

You're going to need to be more specific. Like... a picture...

 

[Blitz24]

You're going to need to be more specific. Like... a picture...

Or a year.

 

[Leggy1]

Where?

 

[JMoney]

Is he talking about the two vertical lines dividing the grille into thirds? They aren't there for any particular reason, just styling.

 

[Meithyk]

Does the 997 have it?

Is he talking about the two vertical lines dividing the grille into thirds? They aren't there for any particular reason, just styling.

I miss this fascia. Porsche should bring it back

 

[McLaren]

Is he talking about the two vertical lines dividing the grille into thirds? They aren't there for any particular reason, just styling.

The whole front bumper is designed to work in conjunction with the new spoiler; the car retained the Mk. I's drag coefficient yet eliminated the lift thanks to the new aero work.

 

[TheCracker]

Is he talking about the two vertical lines dividing the grille into thirds? They aren't there for any particular reason, just styling.

Probably to stop the lower 'splitter' element from just flapping about unsupported and distorting in the centre. Especially at speed.

 

[TexRex]

I always thought of it as a means to direct airflow:

 

[Exorcet]

It looks like they are just for aesthetics. Those aren't going to do anything for downforce, and they're adding drag. I don't know what is behind them though, they could be controlling airflow to a channel behind the fascia or something.