Bottom breather
Studebaker Avanti
A bottom breather is a front-engine automobile that takes in air from below the front fascia (nose) rather than through a conventional grille at the front of the vehicle. This styling can provide a more aerodynamic front end, or the appearance of better aerodynamics, or the look of a rear-engined sports car such as the Porsche 911 which also lacks a front grille. Some of the most famous bottom breathing automobiles are the Chevrolet Corvette C4, Studebaker Avanti and the Ford Taurus.
- ↑ '96½ Ford Taurus Sho - First Look Motor Trend "In engineer jargon, the Taurus is a "bottom-breather" (it takes in air from underneath the front fascia)"