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- ...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t ...displacement]]. In [[1949]], [[Oldsmobile]] introduced the [[Oldsmobile V8 engine|Rocket V8]]. It was the first high-compression cam-in-block design, and is10 KB (1,635 words) - 08:54, 4 August 2009
- [[Image:Aero4G11.jpg|thumb|250px|The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration]] A '''V8''' engine is a [[V engine]] with eight [[cylinder]]s.17 KB (2,591 words) - 00:05, 8 August 2009
- ...[Ford Belina]] and [[Chevrolet Caravan]]. Some time later, they were the [[Chevrolet Marajó]] (end of 1980) and [[VW Parati]] ([[1982]]). ...W and 62 CV/61 hp/46 kW respectively) and two versions: C and CL. The 1050 engine was available only to the C version.2 KB (323 words) - 11:45, 8 October 2009
- ...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t ...displacement]]. In [[1949]], [[Oldsmobile]] introduced the [[Oldsmobile V8 engine|Rocket V8]]. It was the first high-compression cam-in-block design, and is11 KB (1,698 words) - 08:59, 8 October 2009
- ...1989]] ([[Europe]]) and [[1986]] ([[North America]]). The new six-cylinder engine received rave reviews from the motoring press and found its true home in th ...got a 3.0 L GTV-6 that predated the debut of the factory's 3.0 L engine in 1987. Approximately 200 were built in South Africa for racing homologat3 KB (499 words) - 23:48, 7 August 2009
- ...3]] THM units had replaced all of GM's other automatic transmissions (e.g. Chevrolet [[Powerglide]], Buick [[Super Turbine 300]], Oldsmobile Jetaway, etc.). Fro ...r, use expanded to [[Oldsmobile]] and [[Pontiac]] and to some full-sized [[Chevrolet]]s (usually coupled to the Mark IV big-block V8). It can be identified by a14 KB (2,205 words) - 17:10, 11 May 2009
- Also see '''[[Pushrod engine]]''' ...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t11 KB (1,817 words) - 11:16, 30 January 2011
- ...'', or '''Front-engine, [[Rear wheel drive]]''' means a layout where the [[engine]] is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. This was the ...eered wheels. The layout is still more suitable than front-wheel drive for engine outputs of more than about 200bhp, as the weight transference during accele3 KB (478 words) - 19:26, 2 October 2009
- The Strada was powered by a [[Chevrolet Small-Block engine]] displacing 5358 cc and producing 365 hp (272 kW). A four-2 KB (279 words) - 15:31, 11 November 2009
- ...<br> 7.0 l [[ohv]]-V8 ([[Chevrolet]] 427), 400hp <br> 7.4 l [[ohv]]-V8 ([[Chevrolet]] 454), 395hp ...s he was the designer for the 250 GTO back when he worked for Ferrari. The engine was moved back about 0.4 meters making the A3/C one of the first front-mid-10 KB (1,689 words) - 11:41, 22 March 2009
- ...]] of [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]], though they were neither the hemi engine's inventors nor the first to commercialize hemi engines. [[Image:1903 premier.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 1903 Premier engine had a gear-driven [[SOHC#Single overhead camshaft|overhead cam]], roller ca10 KB (1,448 words) - 21:41, 16 July 2008
- |[[Chevrolet Malibu]] ...]s''', describes hatchbacks about 330-360 cm in length, such as the [[Chevrolet Matiz]] or [[Fiat Panda]].5 KB (778 words) - 17:49, 25 February 2009
- ...350px|[[Displacement]], One complete cycle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. The volume displaced is marked in red.]] ...ed in [[cubic centimetre]]s, [[litre]]s or [[cubic inch]]es. In a [[piston engine]], this is the volume that is ''swept'' as the [[piston]]s are moved from '17 KB (2,600 words) - 08:52, 8 October 2009
- ...] is not required; many of the early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as, say, muscle cars, but were known for The layout of drive train and engine influences the handling characteristics of a car and is the focus of more a7 KB (1,180 words) - 20:04, 31 March 2009
- ...e to go into production. Starting in 1968 the Grifo could also be had with Chevrolet's 427 ci big-block V-8; this version was known as the ''Grifo 7 litri'' and ...) with body by [[Ghia]], the Grifo 7 litri (with the GM V8 7 L marine engine) and the 2 + 2 fastback Coupé Lele (1970) with body designed by [[Bertone]7 KB (1,007 words) - 10:08, 3 May 2010
- ...de by the each manufacturer but with a snub front resulting in most of the engine to protrude under a console between the front seats, often called a "dog ho '''[[Chevrolet]]'''6 KB (999 words) - 12:02, 15 November 2005
- [[File:75 monza 2+2.jpg|thumb|left||1975-80 [[Chevrolet Monza|Chevrolet Monza 2+2]] and GM variants have rear [[bucket seats]]]] ...he low roof line, and other elements of body styling, in addition to large engine compartments and sometimes also large areas given over to the convertible r4 KB (591 words) - 21:18, 27 September 2009
- ...ront of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.9 KB (1,427 words) - 23:37, 20 September 2009
- ...s]]), lowering it, modifying, [[Engine tuning|tuning]], or replacing the [[engine]] to give more power, and changing the [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s to improve ...of their compact size, availability, and power. The early [[Chrysler Hemi engine|Hemi]] was popular in applications that required more power, such as [[drag9 KB (1,411 words) - 11:52, 8 October 2009
- ...her before a fight, which has led to it being referred to as a '''boxer''' engine. ...ensive design to manufacture, and somewhat too wide for compact automobile engine compartments, which makes it more suitable for luxury sports cars, cruising8 KB (1,221 words) - 12:10, 11 May 2010
- ...ront of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.9 KB (1,331 words) - 08:17, 18 August 2009
- ...though many possess them. Most early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as contemporary American muscle cars, but [[Image:63 vette.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Chevrolet Corvette]] (shown is a 1963 model) is commonly referred to as "America's Sp9 KB (1,403 words) - 11:59, 8 October 2009
- ...age:alfa romeo 2600 engine.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''An [[Alfa Romeo 2600]] engine.]] ...(also '''inline 6''', '''I-6''', or '''I6''') is an [[internal combustion engine]] with six cylinders aligned in a single row. The name '''slant-6''' is so8 KB (1,196 words) - 20:17, 19 October 2010
- |Similar models:||[[Chevrolet Corsa|Chevrolet Montana]]<br>[[Ford Fiesta|Ford Courier]]<br>[[Volkswagen Gol|Volkswagen Sa ...nture]]. It is offered in Europe with the relatively modern 1.9 JTD Diesel engine.3 KB (499 words) - 22:05, 2 November 2009
- |Similar models:||[[Chevrolet Corsa Sedan]]<br>[[Ford Fiesta Max]]<br>[[Renault Clio Classique]]<br>[[Vol ...chback models in developing countries. The competicion in Brasil was the [[Chevrolet Corsa]] Sedán, but after the [[Fiat]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] and [[R5 KB (794 words) - 00:07, 11 November 2009
- | Engine || 1.3 L [[straight-4]] (1297 cc)<br>1.4 L [[straight-4]] (1415 ...This car was a response to the new sedans in the Brazilian market: The [[Chevrolet]] [[Chevrolet_Monza#Brazil|Monza]], the [[VW]] [[VW_Voyage|Voyage]] and, af3 KB (479 words) - 00:17, 11 November 2009
- ...the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the [[mid engine]] and [[rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.9 KB (1,374 words) - 10:51, 8 October 2009
- *Engine: 5.700cc-8 cylinders ...cylinders. We ran with a 2WD car, and in 2005 we had the final evolution: Chevrolet 8 cylinders (modified), integral traction.5 KB (651 words) - 22:02, 29 November 2011
- ...t row at Indy, but did not lead a lap and retired at 104 laps with a blown engine. Two weeks later, at the [[Rex Mays]] 150 at [[Milwaukee]], he bounced back ...the Penske team utilized a new car, the PC-17, with a [[Chevrolet]] racing engine. Mears used the new car to win the Indy 500. A year later, he took a record37 KB (5,153 words) - 20:25, 20 September 2009
- ...intains a rule book outlining each class of racecar; including dimensions, engine size, equipment requirements, prohibitions, etc. The requirements for each ...otor than can turn in excess of 9,000 RPMs. The engines are based on V-8 [[Chevrolet]], [[Ford]] and [[MOPAR]] power plants.19 KB (3,038 words) - 10:55, 14 December 2008
- ...uto manufacturers would introduce smaller cars of their own, such as the [[Chevrolet Corvair]], [[Plymouth Valiant]], and [[Nash Motors]] products. These vehic ...nomy car development. [[Hybrid car]]s and smoother, more powerful [[Diesel engine]]s have improved fuel economy. Safety and comfort have become increasingly5 KB (812 words) - 21:42, 26 September 2009
- ...intains a rule book outlining each class of racecar; including dimensions, engine size, equipment requirements, prohibitions, etc. The requirements for each ...e with a thin aluminum or fiberglass body and some variant of a Chevrolet engine.13 KB (2,197 words) - 09:41, 8 October 2009
- ...y advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...tput of both engine types. This last factor makes turbocharging [[aircraft engine]]s considerably advantageous—and was the original reason for developm20 KB (3,092 words) - 23:47, 7 August 2009
- ...drive]] cars driven by a [[naturally aspirated]] [[straight-4]] [[gasoline engine]]. Typical sport compacts include the [[Acura Integra]], [[Honda Civic]], [ ...ises when it comes to performance, such as front wheel drive, conservative engine design, and platform sharing. [[Electronic control unit]]s are also program8 KB (1,244 words) - 12:02, 8 October 2009
- | [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]] 92D [[Buick V6 engine#3800 V6|Holden]] | [[Reynard Motorsport|Reynard]] 92D [[Buick V6 engine#3800 V6|Holden]]9 KB (1,081 words) - 11:25, 8 April 2012
- ! Engine | [[Chevrolet]]-[[Ilmor]]22 KB (2,926 words) - 14:28, 17 July 2009
- ...vehicle include a chassis with heavy armor plating and a high performance engine, sometimes with rocket boosts for increased speed, special devices to impro ...ould be built off the stretched-out platforms of other cars, such as the [[Chevrolet Caprice]] and [[Buick Riviera]]. This style was utilized in the two ''Batma8 KB (1,240 words) - 20:58, 22 September 2009
- ...y advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...tput of both engine types. This last factor makes turbocharging [[aircraft engine]]s considerably advantageous—and was the original reason for developm19 KB (3,049 words) - 13:22, 8 October 2009
- ...The [[Ferrari 250|Ferrari 250 GT 2+2/GTE]], the 3 litre [[Testarossa]] V12 engine, the [[Ferrari 250 TR]] or Testarossa and the [[Ferrari 250 GT]] SWB (''Sho ...e chassis to improve weight distribution and handling. He also lowered the engine, using a [[dry sump]] lubrication system. The result was the Ferrari 250 GT18 KB (2,821 words) - 00:48, 3 July 2012
- ...ssories can run at a constant speed, regardless of how fast the combustion engine is running. ...rent portions are at providing motive power. In some cases, the combustion engine is the dominant portion; the electric motor turns on only when a boost is n22 KB (3,527 words) - 09:10, 7 October 2009
- ...and [[Pierluigi Raggi]] had designed a small car that used the [[scooter]] engine and named it Isetta—an Italian diminutive meaning ''little ISO''. It ...5 hp (7.1 kW) two cylinder [[two-stroke]] motorcycle engine. The engine was started by a combination generator-starter known as ''Dynastart''. A ma19 KB (2,987 words) - 12:03, 30 April 2010
- ...ns]] in [[1957]] and [[1958]]. When the company lost access to the Bristol engine in [[1959]] [[Ford Zephyr]] engines were used with the highest tuned versio ...completely new car was shown, the mid engined ME3000 with Ford V6 3 litre engine and ACs own gearbox. Problems in development meant sales did not start unti10 KB (1,608 words) - 10:56, 5 March 2017
- ...is a device which mixes [[air]] and [[fuel]] for an [[internal-combustion engine]]. Carburetors are still found in small engines and in older or specialized ...s were almost ubiquitous, partly because a downdraft unit is ideal for [[V engine]]s. In Europe, the side-draft replaced downdraft as underbonnet space decre27 KB (4,310 words) - 17:26, 17 May 2011
- ...e applications, fuel metering is one of several functions performed by an "engine management system". ...n systems have existed since the earliest usage of the internal combustion engine.35 KB (5,222 words) - 08:19, 11 June 2009
- | Engine || ...[[Diesel engine#Direct injection|direct injection Diesel]] (Turbo D i.d.) engine in (1986).12 KB (1,536 words) - 16:05, 2 November 2009
- |Similar || [[Chevrolet Matiz]]<br>[[Citroën C1]]<br>[[BMW MINI]]<br>[[Nissan Micra]]<br>[[Peugeot |Engine || 1.2 L petrol<br>1.4 L petrol<br>1.3 L ''[[JTD]]12 KB (1,831 words) - 16:11, 30 September 2010
- ...rque, when the cam is forced to rotate forward due to forces from braking, engine braking, etc.. it will just contact a flat "wall" and the casing will not e ...n to apply brand names to their LSD units. The most famous of these was [[Chevrolet]]'s "Positraction". Since then, Positraction (often shortened to "positrac7 KB (1,085 words) - 09:05, 8 October 2009
- [[File:Robert Huff 2009 WTCC Pau.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Chevrolet Cruze]] touring car.]] ...illars do originate from the production car). In order to lower costs, the engine power is limited to 470 hp, and transmissions, brakes and tyres (Dunlop) ar13 KB (1,926 words) - 08:47, 22 November 2009
- ...rts from [[FIAT]] and by the early fifties they were fitted with a twincam engine entirely built in-house by Stanguellini, One of the most important 750cc In ...o Mirage. Regrettably, this initiative, powered with a 5.3 liter Chevrolet engine, died prematurely due to the energy crisis in the early 70’s.18 KB (2,812 words) - 08:17, 18 February 2014
- | Engine || 1.6 L [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>1.8 L [[Straight-4|I4]] ...der]] [[DOHC]] engines with two valves per cylinder and a turbo [[Diesel]] engine supplied by [[VM Motori]]. The 1.6 and 1.8 L base models had two doubl18 KB (2,577 words) - 16:10, 28 June 2010
- ...although that date is disputed. [[Fuel gas]]-powered [[internal combustion engine]]s first appeared in 1806, while 1885 marked the introduction of gasoline-f ...orwagen]], the first car to go into production with an internal combustion engine]]29 KB (4,330 words) - 12:07, 23 January 2009
- ===Engine capacity/displacement=== ===Engine output===46 KB (6,094 words) - 13:24, 8 October 2009
- ...The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may be run at speeds providing more efficiency. ..., [[#Full hybrid|"full" hybrids]] such as the Prius can use the combustion engine to generate electricity by spinning a [[generator]] (often a second electri64 KB (9,873 words) - 22:35, 14 June 2009
- ...e''' is a [[wheel]]ed [[passenger]] [[vehicle]] that carries its own [[car engine|motor]]. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designe An automobile powered by the Otto gasoline engine was invented in [[Germany]] by [[Karl Benz]] in 1885. Benz was granted a [[31 KB (4,648 words) - 15:58, 10 August 2009
- ...track close to the finish, line waiting for the last lap to restart their engine and cross the line. ...customary location of the right-side: this enabled the driver to start the engine with left hand while engaging the 1st gear simultaneously with the right ha73 KB (12,410 words) - 14:12, 4 August 2009
- ...rs were non-competitive cast-offs from CART. By contrast, CART featured 4 engine manufacturers, 4 chassis manufacturers, 2 tire companies, large crowds, 28 ...the IRL for the entire season. This was motivated by mismanagement, upset engine manufacturers, and sponsors that desired participation at the Indianapolis27 KB (3,874 words) - 10:02, 5 November 2009
- ...ey Motors Limited|Bentley]] [[convertible]]. The car featured a 4.5 L engine with the [[Amherst Villiers]] [[supercharger]]. In the novels, no gadgets w ...'' and is Bond's final Bentley. Bond upgrades the engine from a 4.5 L engine to a 4.9 L. The Mark II was also grey; however, the interior was black42 KB (6,094 words) - 00:39, 3 December 2009
- ...h Lotus. The Indianapolis powerplant, a 4.2 L aluminum block Fairlane engine with a Colotti gearbox, was installed in the new [[Ford GT40]]s. ...rroll Shelby]]. On Shelby's initiative the GT40s were fitted with the same engine as the Cobras — an iron cast 289 ci (4.7 L)- and the Colotti gearbox71 KB (11,867 words) - 09:53, 7 October 2009
- ...n|drivetrain]] that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. In the [[United States]], these cars are included in the ...sports car, which was also the first ever car equipped with a six-cylinder engine and featured, as another novelty, brakes for all four wheels, is nowadays e35 KB (5,226 words) - 17:47, 27 September 2009
- ...rear heavy cars to [[oversteer]], all other things being equal. The [[mid-engine design]] offers the ideal center of gravity. *[[Chevrolet Corvair]] - ; cited for dangerous handling in [[Unsafe at Any Speed]]; GM d36 KB (5,845 words) - 08:04, 8 October 2009
- ...er (122 and 91 in³) engine single-seaters, winning four more races for the engine up to 1929 (two of them, 1926 and 1928, in Miller chassis). The engines the ...st win with the soon-to-become famous 4-cylinder [[Offenhauser]] or "Offy" engine. This motor was forever connected with the Brickyard's history with a to-da27 KB (4,045 words) - 22:42, 4 November 2009
- ...an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automaker|automobile manufacturer]], [[manufacturer|engine manufacturer]], [[financial]] and [[industry|industrial]] group based in [[ ...first Fiat was exported to the US. That same year, the first Fiat aircraft engine was produced. Also around the same time, Fiat taxis became somewhat popular39 KB (5,921 words) - 11:29, 14 April 2012