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• Variable displacement
  ...displacement]]''' is an [[automobile]] engine technology that allows the [[engine displacement]] to change for improved fuel economy. Many automobile manufa ...engine to have three different configurations and displacements. But the system was troublesome, and the technology was quickly retired.
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• Firing order
  ...ritical to minimizing [[vibration]] and achieving smooth running, for long engine [[metal fatigue|fatigue]] life and user comfort. ...f the car, but some manufacturers (Saab, Citroën) in some models place the engine 'backwards', with #1 towards the firewall.
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• Lamborghini V10
  ...vity]] of the engine low. For the same reason, a [[dry-sump]] lubrication system was also used. There is speculation that this engine will also be fitted to a planned [[Audi RSR]] [[supercar]] based on the [[A
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• Engine tuning
  ...ding''' is the adjustment, modification or design of [[internal combustion engine]]s to yield more performance, either in terms of power output or economy. I ...ks on all engines and the final but essential steps in setting up a racing engine. On modern engines some or all of these tasks are automated.
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• Innocenti Regent
  ...ing the new [[Hydragas]] system (derived from the previous [[Hydrolastic]] system used on the 1100/1300). ...ol costs, wanted to install the existing E-Series engine and bulky heating system from the Marina, it became impossible to incorporate the low bonnet line as
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...ECUs simply control the quantity of fuel injected into each cylinder each engine cycle. More advanced ECUs found on most modern cars also control the [[igni ...e quantity of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters by monitoring the engine through sensors. These can include, [[MAP sensor]], [[throttle position sen
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• Pushrod
  [[Image:Pushrod2.PNG|thumb|Components of a pushrod valve actuation system]] [[Image:pushrod engine.jpg|thumb|Picture of a [[V8]] [[engine block]] (with [[intake manifold]] removed), showing the camshaft, pushrods,
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• Ignition system
  ...(gasoline) engines, by contrast, require an ignition system. The ignition system is usually switched on/off through a lock switch, operated with a key or co ...nner. This type of arrangement was quickly superseded by spark ignition, a system which is generally used to this day, albeit with sparks generated by more s
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• VR6 engine
  [[Image:15° VR6.png|right|15° [[VR6 (engine)|VR6]] top view]] ...wagen Group]]. It is similar to the [[V engine]], but with the [[cylinder (engine)|cylinders]] offset from each other and tilted by 10.6° or 15° instead of
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• Iso Rivolta
  ...al Motors]] in Detroit, the transmission, too, axles (de Dion) and braking system (4 disc brakes!) came from the large [[Jaguar|Jaguars]] of the time. Tjis c ...s" (Advertisement, 1967), the Grifo 7 litri (with the GM V8 7-litre marine engine) and the 2 + 2 Coupé Lele ([[1970]]), intended as the successor of the IR
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• Ducati Paso
  ...ti]], who had just been released from a difficult past of statutory public management (IRI), needed revenue. ...[Fabio Taglioni]]. The Pantah was already known to be a strong and capable engine, and known to deliver in the Ducati 750 F1.
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• FIA Formula Two Championship
  ...la One feeder series. The objective of Formula Two is to establish a clear system of progression for young and talented drivers wishing to reach Formula One. === The Engine ===
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• Powertrain
  ...propeller]], etc.). Sometimes "powertrain" is used to refer to simply the engine and transmission, including the other components only if they are integral ...le's '''driveline''' consists of the parts of the drivetrain excluding the engine and transmission. It is the portion of a vehicle, after the transmission,
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• Ferrari F2008
  Engine name = [[Ferrari]] 056 | Engine position = |
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• Electronic Stability Control
  [[Robert Bosch GmbH]] were the first to deploy an ESC system, called '''Elektronisches Stabilitätsprogramm (ESP®)''' that was used by ...nd individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained. ESC cannot override a car's physical limi
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• Ducati Singles
  ...es the valves mechanically, without the need for valve springs. This valve system has become a trademark feature of Ducati motorcycles. During World War II, Ducati developed a small engine mounted on a bicycle, called the ''Cucciolo'' ("little puppy") and in 1950
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• A1 Grand Prix cars
  ===Engine=== [[Image:A1 Ferrari engine.jpg|right|thumb|The Ferrari engine utilised in the new A1GP cars.]]
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• Lavaggi
  | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:darkred;"| Engine ...port in their Saleens. The chassis is built to accomodate any LMP1 or LMP2 engine, giving potential customers a wide range of options.
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• GP2
  ...e, GP2 has made it mandatory for all of the teams to use the same chassis, engine and tyre supplier so that true driver ability is reflected. Most races take ...the teams, and features a [[Dallara]] chassis powered by a V8 [[Renault]] engine and [[Bridgestone]] tyres.
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• Grand Prix motorcycle racing
  ...and MotoGP (up to 990 cc). In 2007, the MotoGP class will have its maximum engine displacement capacity reduced to 800 cc, ostensibly for safety reasons. ...n several races at each event for various classes of motorcycles, based on engine size, and one class for [[sidecar]]s. Classes for 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 350c
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• Testi
  ...uilds Dik Dik with DEMM. In these years building a motoleggera than 150 cc engine with Sachs but does not have a large diffusione.1956, but fails production ...sion, alloy wheels light of Grimeca, engine Minarelli P6 normal or Compact System with alettatura raccordata.
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• Aprilia RS250
  |Engine || Liquid cooled,249 cc,2-stroke,90-degree V-Twin ...50 engine using Aprilia's own exhaust and intake systems. The fuel feeding system is comprised of two 34 mm flat slide Mikuni carburettor that control the ai
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• Electric vehicle
  ...on-board rechargeable energy storage system ([[rechargeable energy storage system|RESS]]) and a fueled propulsion power source: [[hybrid vehicle]] *generated on-board using a combustion engine, as in a [[diesel-electric]] locomotive
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• Automatic transmission
  ...peeds only use a [[torque converter]] to provide a variable gearing of the engine to the wheels. Typical examples include [[forklift]] trucks and some modern ...pling that also provides a variable amount of torque multiplication at low engine speeds, increasing "breakaway" acceleration.
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• Ducati Apollo
  ...United States|U.S.]] The Berliner’s were enthusiastic. Ducati’s government management was not. It was only when Berliners agreed to underwrite a proportion of th ...56 mm. Valve actuation was by pushrods and rocker arms. That was the engine.
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• Lamborghini Diablo
  ...325 [[km/h]]). As in the Countach, the Diablo was rear wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance. ...manual windows, adjustable but unpowered seats and no ABS for the braking system, mostly to minimize the vehicle's already high curb weight. A few options w
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• Maserati Coupe
  |Engine || 4.2 L 390 hp [[V8]] ...an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in [[engine displacement]] from 3.2 L (3217 cc) to 4.2 L (4244 cc).
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• Fully-automatic transmission
  ...peeds only use a [[torque converter]] to provide a variable gearing of the engine to the wheels. Typical examples include [[forklift]] trucks and some modern ...pling that also provides a variable amount of torque multiplication at low engine speeds, increasing "breakaway" acceleration.
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• Ferrari F12berlinetta
  |Layout || [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] |Engine || 6.3 L ''[[Ferrari F140 engine|F140 FC]]'' [[V12 engine|V12]]
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• Electronic stability control
  ...e inner rear wheel to counter [[understeer]]. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until control is regained. Electronic stability control does not impr ...des-Benz, [[BMW]] and [[Toyota]] introduced their first [[traction control system]]s. Traction control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttl
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• Engine displacement
  ...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 '
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• Cockpit
  ...by new control media such as head pointing with a Helmet Mounted Sighting System or Direct Voice Input ([[DVI]]). New advances in auditory displays even all ...used to engage or disengage both the Autopilot System and the Autothrottle System. Depending on the manufacturer this panel might have a different designatio
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• Fuel injection
  ...el 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.
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• Diesel engine
  ...on [[energy]] (such as a [[spark plug]]), as is the case in the [[gasoline engine]]. ...[[patent]] on [[February 23]], [[1893]] (1893-02-23). Diesel intended the engine to use a variety of fuels including [[coal dust]]. He demonstrated it in t
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• Alfa Romeo 164
  ...ontroller for dashboard functioning). Air-direction within the ventilation system was controlled by a pair of [[servo]] [[motor]]s, which can give maintenanc ...o 4), which was equipped with an even more powerful version of the 3.0L V6 engine.
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• ISO
  ...al Motors]] in Detroit, the transmission, too, axles (de Dion) and braking system (4 [[disc brakes]]!) came from the large [[Jaguar (car)|Jaguar]]s of the ti ...) 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]
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• 2009 Formula One season
  ...up to compete in the championship through an agreement with [[Formula One Management]] (reduced from eight following [[Super Aguri F1|Super Aguri]]'s pull out o ===Teams Signed with [[Formula One Management|FOM]]===
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• Formula One engines
  ...d in Grand Prix racing on a regular basis since after [[World War I]]. The engine formulae are divided according to era. ...t .28power per unit volume.29|most specific power]] is the [[Honda S2000]] engine with 92 kW (123 bhp, 125 PS) per litre.
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• Jonghi
  ...hey also produced a cheaper version, the ''TJ4'', with a 350 cc side valve engine. But despite the efforts and successes in sport racing, sales would not be ...the production of a motor bike with a 100 cc [[two-stroke motor|2 stroke]] engine was to help the bottom line. The welcome was warm and to dispel any doubts
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• Engineering
  ...neers deduce specifications for the limits within which a viable object or system may be produced and operated. ...puters in the area of engineering of goods is known as [[Product Lifecycle Management]] (PLM).
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• California II
  ...be three levels of trim. During the same period, all models used a 1064cc engine and the Tonti frame. ...turn signal, right turn signal, low fuel, oil pressure, lights-on, engine-management troubleshooting; Wheelbase: 61.4 in. (1560 mm); Seat Height: 31.5 in. (800
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• Carburetor
  ...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 decre
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• Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
  | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:darkred;"| Engine ...ive and prompt responsiveness of the high-revving, naturally-aspirated V10 engine and the superior traction and stability of permanent all-wheel drive - ther
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• Ducati V-twin
  The next new [[Ducati Motor Holding|Ducati]] engine to appear after the [[Ducati Apollo]] was the 90°V twin, initial Grand Pri ...it as an "L-Twin" engine instead. Either usage is correct since a "V-twin" engine is not designated by a specific angle.
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• Indy Racing League
  ...multi-car teams, much like [[Formula One]]. The IRL developed a consistent engine package and chassis rules which have produced some of the closest finishes ...[[Dallara]] and [[Panoz]] provide the chassis, while [[Honda]] is the sole engine provider. A third chassis manufacturer, Falcon, once held the rights to pro
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• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
  ...[[Monterey County]] Parks Department and continues to be part of the park system to this day. The day-to-day operations of the track, along with the management and promotion of major racing events, are handled by the Sports Car Racing
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• Ducati
  * {{flagiconItaly}} (1950 - 1967) '''Government IRI''' management * {{flagiconItaly}} (1967 - 1978) '''Government EFIM''' management (control over day-to-day factory operations)
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• History of the automobile
  ...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]]
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• Cizeta
  ...[[Cizeta-Moroder V16T]], featured a technically advanced sixteen cylinder engine made up of two coupled [[V8]]s sharing a single [[Cylinder block|block]] an [[image:Cizeta engine.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Moroder V16T Engine''']]
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