Re: why the fixed wing??
Actually got some info straight from the horse's mouth at Woodward. When we met Eric Stoddard, he told us that they originally were going to put the large fixed wing on all Crossfires, due to the aerodynamics at speed (I assume that is because the rear of the car is basically an airfoil and generates lift?). I think the retractable one was a compromise for function and aesthetics.