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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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Base circle

Automotive; Automobile

The lowest point on the camshaft, which is opposite the lobe or nose.

Base idle

Automotive; Automobile

The minimum operating speed of a combustion engine, as determined by the throttle lever on the carburetor.

Base model

Automotive; Automobile

The cheapest available option when buying a particular model of car, with the smallest engine and few features.

Flat base rim taper

Automotive; Automobile

A form of truck rim which is now obsolete, with no taper at either bead seat.

Base rim taper

Automotive; Automobile

A form of truck rim which is now obsolete, with no taper at either bead seat.

Auto Pact base year

Automotive; Automobile

The year after the Auto Pact occurred, namely August 1, 1963, and ending on July 31, 1964.

Base Year

Automotive; Automobile

The year after the Auto Pact occurred, namely August 1, 1963, and ending on July 31, 1964.

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