1. Autos

Pop-up spoiler

2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe

2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe spoiler

2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe spoiler

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Spoiler automatically pops up above 50 MPH or so, or when the driver flips a switch. Spoiler does create downforce, which helps keep the back tires planted, but it also blocks visibility out of the already-small rear window.

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