The smooth, elegant movement of the body starts from the low, compact hood, moves through the iconic shoulder character line and on toward the large rear spoiler.

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The airflow regulating fin merges with the falling roofline in a pronounced rear spoiler integrated within the boot lid, seamlessly fusing design and aerodynamic elements to give the vehicle its distinctive, coupe proportions.

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An integrated rear spoiler automatically extends at 80 mph and retracts once the car gets back to 50 mph or less (it can also be deployed and retracted manually at the push of a button).

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The BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement concept is rounded out by the BRABUS rear spoiler lip, also available in a clear-coated carbon-fiber version, and the new rear fascia with centrally located reflector and custom cutouts for the BRABUS quad sport exhaust system.

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She likes the fixed rear spoiler.

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Among the flourishes is the Vanquish's rear-spoiler hoop that, being made of carbon composite, required a unique and proprietary tooling process.

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It also looked surprisingly cool, thanks in part to the re-designed front fascia, an angled rear diffuser, a slight spoiler and 18-inch R-Design wheels.

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Lexus-characteristic L-shaped combination lamps feature a layered, strongly three-dimensional design, and the lower, concave bumper section incorporates a full width spoiler to further enhance rear-wheel drive traction.

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Also new are larger air intakes ahead of the front wheels, which have 19-inch alloy rims in matte black, and an optional style package that offers high-gloss black paintwork on the underside of the front spoiler, front and rear grilles.

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The rear of the car is tricked out with a small deck-mounted spoiler more for visual balance than aero balance and a faux diffuser diapering the lower clip, including a very cool triangular brake light.

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