Original CSL "Bat Wing" Question

[Deutscher]

I saw a couple of original 1971 CSLs at a rally recently and neither had the famous "Bat Wing" rear spoiler.

Weren't these standard on all CSLs of the period?

[bullitt rich]

In a word, no.

[bullitt rich]

It doesn't even show the Spoiler on the Mobile Tradition EPC.

[Andrew Noakes]

The aerodynamics package was homologated in 1973, a year or so after the CSL was introduced, at the height of the CSL/RS Capri battles in touring car racing.

It was said to be worth 15 seconds a lap at the Nurburgring.

[bullitt rich]

Andrew Noakes said:

The aerodynamics package was homologated in 1973, a year or so after the CSL was introduced, at the height of the CSL/RS Capri battles in touring car racing.

It was said to be worth 15 seconds a lap at the Nurburgring.

Thats a big bloody margin in motorsport!