Grille

BMW's distinctive kidney-shaped grille on an M5

Grille is also the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. For the cooking equipment, see grill.

In automotive engineering, a grille is an opening in the bodywork of a vehicle to allow air to enter. Most vehicles feature a grille at the front of the vehicle to allow air to flow over the radiator and cool the engine compartment. Other common grille locations include below the front bumper, in front of the wheels (to cool the brakes), or on the rear deck lid (in rear engine vehicles).

The grille is often a distinctive styling element, and many marques use it as their primary brand identifier. For example, Jeep has trademarked its seven-bar grille style. Rolls-Royce is famous for arranging its grille bars by hand to ensure that they appear perfectly vertical. Other makers known for their grille styling include Bugatti's horse-collar, BMW's split kidney, Dodge's cross bar, and Audi's new through-the-bumper style.

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External links

[T-Rex Billet Grilles] - manufacturer of aftermarket car and truck grilles
[Carriage Works billet grilles] - manufacturer
[Trenz billet grilles] - manufacturer

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