Changed By: Laz Change Date: April 04, 2016 09:50AM One possibility: because the main tail lights for at least he 911 are narrower,
the lower pieces help to reestablish more pleasing (?) ratio of lights to body panels. And as previously mentioned, to break up the large panel surfaces. Consider too, how many horizontal elements the tails of the original 911s have, which add to the snug-to-the-road look; and how "pointy" or blade-like the side view silhouette is, rather than being, for lack of a better descriptor, "bulbous." (Yes, that word is a bit harsh.)
One other thing: I don't care for the 911's longitudinal cooling slats, especially in the case that one of the cars had something ancillary, like a third brake light or antenna or something positioned on the slats, which added a line flow conflict of sorts.
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Author: Laz Date: April 04, 2016 09:38AM One possibility: because the main tail lights for at least he 911 are narrower,
the lower pieces help to reestablish more pleasing (?) ratio of lights to body panels. And as previously mentioned to break up the large panel surfaces. Consider too, how many horizontal elements the tails of the original 911s have, which add to the snug-to-the-road look; and how "pointy" or blade-like the side view silhouette is, rather than being, for lack of a better descriptor, "bulbous." (Yes, that word is a bit harsh.)
One other thing: I don't care for the 911's longitudinal cooling slats, especially in the case that one of the cars had something ancillary, like a third brake light or antenna or something positioned on the slats, which added a line flow conflict of sorts.