A vehicle 1 is provided comprising a deployable closure panel 3 which, in a deployed position, closes an air inlet 5 of a vehicle body so that one edge aligns with an edge of the vehicle body. A method is also provided for deploying and retracting the panel 3 based on the vehicle 1 satisfying a criterion. A control system (50 see fig 2) controls deployment. A radiator grille 13 may be located behind the closed panel. Air flow to a heat-sensitive component such as a radiator or brakes is regulated. Deployment is progressive from the retracted position to the deployed closed position. Closure typically occurs when a threshold is exceeded such as may occur at high speed or at high temperature. The invention is aimed at optimising aerodynamic performance and reduced drag.


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    Titel :

    Modifying aerodynamic performance of a vehicle


    Beteiligte:
    ADRIAN GAYLARD (Autor:in) / CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON (Autor:in) / IAN BOSSONS (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2016-05-11


    Medientyp :

    Patent


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Klassifikation :

    IPC:    B60K Anordnung oder Einbau von Antriebseinheiten oder von Kraft- bzw. Drehmomentübertragungen in Fahrzeugen , ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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