Maybe, maybe not. The devil is in the details.
If the purpose of the spoiler is to create downforce (a lift force) then
there is induced drag created.
Some cars inherantly have a lift force at speed because of the body
shape and interaction with the road surface. A spoiler that merely
reduces this lift could be drag free (or even reduce drag). However,
such a spoiler is a difficult design and must be done with a wind tunnel.
Short answer: Yes.
The question is: are the benefits of a spoiler (increased down force,
higher 'pimp my ride' appeal) worth the cost of the drag?
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