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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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Bias

Automotive; Automobile

In a wheel, the acute angle at which the body ply cords that extend diagonally from bead to bead are fixed at. Usually 30 to 40 degrees.

Bias tyre

Automotive; Automobile

A type of tyre construction which allows the tyre body to flex easily, making it perfect for rough surfaces. Ply cords are stretched from bead to bead at a set angle, say 30 degrees, and are ...

Belted bias tyre

Automotive; Automobile

A form of tyre construction using a combination of criscrossed plies and cord or steel belts below the tread. The belts add to tread stiffness and lesson rolling resistance, improving performance.

Bi-fuel vehicle

Automotive; Automobile

A vehicle with two separate fuel systems, using two different types of fuel, which can be used at different times.

Duel-fuel vehicle

Automotive; Automobile

A vehicle with two separate fuel systems, using two different types of fuel, which can be used at different times.

Big-block engine

Automotive; Automobile

A large V8 engine produced by Chevrolet in the 60s and 70s, which was fazed out in favour of the small-block engine as cars became smaller.

Big end

Automotive; Automobile

The part of the connecting rods from the cylinders which connect to the crankshaft.

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