The body and shell work that sits on top of the frame. This would include interior, seats, upholstery, dashes, fenders, etc. Everything but the mechanicals and the chassis. Read More »
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Clutch
Most early cars used a rear axle that was one unit, solidly linking both rear wheels, the differential and brake assemblies. Sports car competition showed that if the wheel assemblies can be made lighter, including brakes, hubs and axle parts, the car will ride and handle better. As a result, manufacturers have unlinked the wheel assemblies using jointed axles so ... Read More »
Dual Overhead Cam
Also called Double Overhead Cam (DOHC). This is an engine with a pair of cam shafts in the top of the cylinder head. The first operates the intake valves, while the other operates the exhaust valves. Read More »
Footwell
This occurs when automotive components, such as the engine transmission suspension and wheels, are forced into the front passenger compartment of a vehicle during an accident. In some older vehicles, there can be a great deal of intrusion causing serious injury. This occurs more often in offset collisions with another car or a fixed object such as a tree or ... Read More »
Fins
These are incorporated into the internal design of the torque converter. To create mechanical torque from hydraulic pressure a unique process is used. Oil is forced under pressure through the torque converter. The inside of the converter is made up of layers of steel fins which zigzag in direction and vary in size. First the fins are large but as ... Read More »
I-Beam Suspension
The wheels on opposite sides of the vehicle are linked by a solid member, usually an I-beam but sometimes a tube. This minimizes the pieces needed for the suspension, but weighs slightly more, so is seldom used on high-performance vehicles. It was most common on older car front suspensions, but is now most commonly used on the rear of front-wheel-drive ... Read More »
Kneeling Feature
A device that is put on a van or bus, which allows the entire right side to become lower thus offering someone who has trouble going up steps easy access to the vehicle. Read More »
Marque
The brand name of a product or car manufacturer. Mercedes, Ford and Chevrolet are all marques. Read More »
Odometer
An instrument for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle. Read More »
Nelson Piquet
Is a three-time, World Driving Champion from Brazil and is considered one of the all-time great Formula One drivers. Read More »
