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whale tail

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The whale tail is a big, curved spoiler at the back of some Porsche 930 Turbo cars that helps them stay stable when driving fast.

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The whale tail is a distinctive rear spoiler design used on the Porsche 930 Turbo, giving it a unique, aerodynamic look and improving high‑speed stability.

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