air shutter

A device for regulating the quantity of air being mixed with gas for combustion.

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Aside from the full-LED adaptive headlights, the front grille in all trim levels features an electrically adjustable Air Shutter. It optimises control of fluid temperature and reduces drag by up to 10%.

All-new Maserati Quattroporte 'blends sensational Italian beauty with sporty and aggressive touches'

An electrically-adjustable 'Air Shutter' sits in the front grille, providing optimal control of the engine's fluid temperature while also, according to Maserati, substantially improving aerodynamic efficiency, with the company stating that the Cx coefficient of the new Quattroporte has now reached 0.28.

ADORE THE FOUR-DOOR

Complementing the technical sophistication and inspired aerodynamic design is an electric Air Shutter in the front grille.

LUXURY MEETS PERFORMANCE

The model features new 20-inch wheels, a front air shutter and Coupe badging on the car's C-pillar, and interiors with an available Accaro E-Copper, a new touchscreen display, an optional head-up display and carbon and ceramic trim options.

BMW AG launches updated i8 Coupe at 2017 Los Angeles auto show

An electrically adjustable Air Shutter has been fitted in the front grille between the air vents and the engine's radiator.

New Maserati Quattroporte is launched in style

With changes to the nose including a more imposing grille fitted with an air shutter to reduce drag by up to 10 per cent, the V8 model - with its Ferrarisourced 530hp V8 engine - now has a top speed approaching 195mph.

Gran designs; Maserati make their Quattroporte quicker and add two sublime trims

The airflow of a typical blown burner is usually regulated by the graduation of an air shutter or damper via servomotors and cams.

Ensuring optimum efficiency

And Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX models with Start/ Stop also feature an active front air shutter which helps the car achieve class-leading CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 76.3mpg on the combined cycle.

News VAUXHALL is heralding its [...]

And Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX models with Start/Stop also feature an additional aerodynamic element in the shape of an active front air shutter which helps the cars achieve class-leading CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 76.3mpg on the combined cycle.

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The Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX models of either 120bhp or 140bhp with Start/Stop have an automatic front air shutter, which reduces aerodynamic drag by almost 10%.

Nice way to save on fuel

A notable, clever aero improvement developed for the Eco is a lower front grille air shutter that closes at higher speeds to improve wind flow over the front of the vehicle, yet which opens at lower speeds to improve engine cooling.

Engineering the Camaro Convertible: since its relaunch, the Camaro has had a single body style. And now the Convertible is on the street. According to the chief engineer, that's been the plan all along

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