# Why Some Race Cars Have Their Exhausts Mounted On The Side

> If there's one thing most race car bodies have in common, it's a preference for function over form. While many may resemble regular road cars, underneath that exterior lies a host of bespoke equipment dedicated to one…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1928648/why-some-race-cars-have-side-mounted-exhausts/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68951cf47d5cc0026f40b5e9)
- **Published:** 2025-08-07
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #cars #race #exhausts #mounted #possible #road #side #aerodynamic
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