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One in which torque is transmitted by fluid under pressure.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One in which torque is transmitted by fluid under pressure.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One applied abruptly, causing maximum stress immediately the load is applied.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One applied abruptly, causing maximum stress immediately the load is applied.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One designed to use a relatively lean mixture without adverse effects.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One designed to use a relatively lean mixture without adverse effects.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Fuel-injection system using a fuel delivery nozzle within each combustion chamber.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Fuel-injection system using a fuel delivery nozzle within each combustion chamber.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Distributor system to optimise the ignition spark timing to suit several factors including the load and engine speed.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Distributor system to optimise the ignition spark timing to suit several factors including the load and engine speed.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Division between the driver's seat and passenger's seat, sometimes incorporating a storage bin or tray.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Division between the driver's seat and passenger's seat, sometimes incorporating a storage bin or tray.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Mechanical rattle caused by the piston rocking as it moves up and down, and touches the cylinder wall.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Mechanical rattle caused by the piston rocking as it moves up and down, and touches the cylinder wall.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Same as rear deck spoiler.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Same as rear deck spoiler.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Gear mechanism to convert the rotation of the steering column shaft to linear movement.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Gear mechanism to convert the rotation of the steering column shaft to linear movement.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

A German term for a unit of power.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

A German term for a unit of power.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Dual operation transmission that operates fully automatically but also allows the driver to shift gears manually.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Dual operation transmission that operates fully automatically but also allows the driver to shift gears manually.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Narrow slot moulded into a tyre tread to give a squeegee action on a wet road surface and help remove water from under the tyre.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Narrow slot moulded into a tyre tread to give a squeegee action on a wet road surface and help remove water from under the tyre.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Closed vehicle with the same seating as an equivalent sedan but with an extended roofline and large, box-shaped luggage area.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Closed vehicle with the same seating as an equivalent sedan but with an extended roofline and large, box-shaped luggage area.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Instrument for measuring acceleration rate.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Instrument for measuring acceleration rate.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Small carburettor pump to squirt extra fuel into the mixing chamber when accelerating.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Small carburettor pump to squirt extra fuel into the mixing chamber when accelerating.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Foot-operated control of engine speed.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Foot-operated control of engine speed.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Rate of increase of velocity per time unit, usually measured from zero (start position of a car).

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Rate of increase of velocity per time unit, usually measured from zero (start position of a car).

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One designed that minimises whiplash injury during a rear-end collision.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One designed that minimises whiplash injury during a rear-end collision.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Seat belt or other safety device that becomes operational when the driver or passenger has taken an appropriate action.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Seat belt or other safety device that becomes operational when the driver or passenger has taken an appropriate action.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Those vehicle qualities that help a driver avoid a potential accident, such as braking, steering and cornering stability.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Those vehicle qualities that help a driver avoid a potential accident, such as braking, steering and cornering stability.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

System in which the transmission distributes engine torque in controlled proportions between all wheels, varying the proportion front and rear to suit the conditions.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

System in which the transmission distributes engine torque in controlled proportions between all wheels, varying the proportion front and rear to suit the conditions.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Two-stage airbag that can inflates in two stages. It is partly filled in a low-speed collision and becomes fully inflated above about 35 km/h.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Two-stage airbag that can inflates in two stages. It is partly filled in a low-speed collision and becomes fully inflated above about 35 km/h.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Device that enables the car's speed to automatically vary depending on the vehicle in front, using radar, cruise control sensors and, possibly, an external traffic control center.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Device that enables the car's speed to automatically vary depending on the vehicle in front, using radar, cruise control sensors and, possibly, an external traffic control center.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Device that evaluates various driving techniques to determine the optimum change points for an auto transmission.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Device that evaluates various driving techniques to determine the optimum change points for an auto transmission.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Mechanism in the B-pillar that permits the upper seat belt anchor's height to be raised or lowered.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

Mechanism in the B-pillar that permits the upper seat belt anchor's height to be raised or lowered.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One that can be manually or electronically adjusted to change the dampening qualities.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

One that can be manually or electronically adjusted to change the dampening qualities.

Domain: Automotive; Category: Automobile

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