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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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Double overhead camshaft

Automotive; Automobile

Engine in which two camshafts are located over the cylinder head to operate the inlet valves and exhaust valves separately.

Disc brake

Automotive; Automobile

Braking system that employs revolving discs in place of the more traditional drums. Each disc is restrained from turning when two or more friction pads squeeze against it.

Disc-drum brake

Automotive; Automobile

Unit combining a disc brake and drum brake in a single unit.

Distributor

Automotive; Automobile

Rotating mechanism that distributes high-tension voltage to each spark plug in the correct order.

Cd value

Automotive; Automobile

Numerical value of Cd, being the standard coefficient for measuring air drag.

Centre of gravity/mass

Automotive; Automobile

Point at which an objects total weight/mass can be considered to be concentrated.

Centre pillar

Automotive; Automobile

Vertical centre body pillar to which are attached the rear door hinges and striker plate mountings for the front door.

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