[DeTomaso] Rear Louvers on a Pantera

[msm at portata.com]

The louvers kept the cabin cool and were considered attractive in the 70s.

A solid cover (AKA fairing) has been shown to improve aerodynamics.  Details at 

http://www.poca.com/index.php/tech/50-aero/100-full-scale-aerodynamic-testing-of-automobiles

http://www.poca.com/index.php/tech/50-aero/144-fairing-project-update


From: Ken Green [mailto:kenn_green at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 3:21 PM
To: jderyke at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com; JJD1010 at aol.com
Cc: msm at portata.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Louvers on a Pantera

My vague recollection is that the recent Pantera aerodynamics work showed that a clear cover over the rear deck made a big improvement in air flow.  I wonder if the louvers offer the same improvement?
 
Ken

--- On Fri, 9/24/10, JJD1010 at aol.com <JJD1010 at aol.com> wrote:

From: JJD1010 at aol.com <JJD1010 at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Louvers on a Pantera
To: jderyke at aol.com, detomaso at realbig.com
Date: Friday, September 24, 2010, 2:53 PM
small louvers that set into the decklid 'window' opening 

large set that covers the whole deck



On a Mustang the louvers shaded a larger rear window  but neither approach 
seems to have any particular function or purpose on the  Pantera.      

Were louvered windows just some sort of 1970's decorative fad?

Jeff
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