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Thread: Just took possession of '18 M2. Aerodynamics question.

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    Just took possession of '18 M2. Aerodynamics question.

    This is my 10th BMW (I'm old). What is the purpose of the vertical slits on the outside edge of the front bumper cover? On older models they were further inboard and fed cooling air to the front brakes. These exit near the outside edge of the front tires. Puzzling.

    Bill
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    15 miles east of the Gateway Arch

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    Quote Originally Posted by M Coupe 1 View Post
    This is my 10th BMW (I'm old). What is the purpose of the vertical slits on the outside edge of the front bumper cover? On older models they were further inboard and fed cooling air to the front brakes. These exit near the outside edge of the front tires. Puzzling.

    Bill
    BMW CCA member #9643
    15 miles east of the Gateway Arch
    Those ducts funnel air through the bumper and release it right next to the front wheels, creating an "air curtain" that reduces the aerodynamic drag.

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    Thanks. I appreciate your response.

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