side skirts

Lower body trim

Side skirts are panels that run along the lower edges of a car's body between the front and rear wheel wells.

They're primarily aesthetic—part of a vehicle's body kit that gives it a lower, sportier appearance: The Civic came with side skirts and a rear spoiler.

On some performance vehicles, they serve an aerodynamic function by managing airflow underneath the car.

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Opposites
vehicle body location

side skirtsfront bumper

Forward automotive impact panel

rear bumper · hood · trunk lid · roof spoiler · roof

vehicle modification philosophy

side skirtsdebadging

Removing manufacturer emblems

aerodynamic function

side skirtsrear wing

Vehicle tail airfoil

hood scoop · canards

Family

side, sides, sided, siding, sideways, sidelong, sideline, sidelines, sidelined

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G