Automobile

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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Automobile

This is the angle between the ground and a line running from the rear tyre to the rear bumper. Indicates a vehicle's ability to drive off a ramp or obstacle without damaging the rear of the vehicle. ...

Lock-up torque converter

Automotive; Automobile

Part of an automatic transmission which, when the vehicle reaches a predetermined speed, forms a solid connexion between the engine and the transmission, thereby reducing friction and improving fuel ...

Differential

Automotive; Automobile

A gear assembly that allows one driven wheel to turn at a different speed from the wheel on the other end of the axle. This is necessary since an outside wheel has farther to travel than an inside ...

4-wheel drive (4WD)

Automotive; Automobile

A drive system where the engine drives all four wheels, 4WD helps improve traction under many circumstances. 4WD can be part-time (low traction conditions only) or full-time (may be used on dry ...

4-wheel independent suspension

Automotive; Automobile

A type of suspension in which all four wheels are mounted to separate suspension members with no rigid axle connecting them. Each wheel reacts independently to changes in the road's surface. This ...

5-speed manual overdrive transmission

Automotive; Automobile

Fifth gear reduces engine rpm at highway cruising speed and provides greater fuel economy, quieter operation, and less wear and tear on the engine.

5th-wheel trailer hitch

Automotive; Automobile

A Class IV/V hitch that mounts in the pickup bed and uses a plate in the bed of the truck (similar to a semi-tractor) and a pin on the trailer. Similar to a gooseneck trailer hitch (both mount inside ...