Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Sliding pillar — A sliding pillar suspension is one in which the stub axle and wheel assembly are attached to a fixed vertical pillar or kingpin which slides up and down through a bush or bushes which are attached to the vehicle chassis, usually as part of… … Wikipedia
suspension — [1] The assembly of springs, shock absorbers, torsion bars, joints, arms, etc., that cushions the shock of bumps on the road and serves to keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction. [2] A mixture of … Dictionary of automotive terms
Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving … Wikipedia
Morgan Motor Company — Type Private Industry Motoring Founded 1910 Founder(s) H.F.S. Morgan … Wikipedia
Strut — See also strut (disambiguation) A strut is a structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression. Struts provide outwards facing support in their lengthwise direction, which can be used to keep two other components separate,… … Wikipedia
Drifting (motorsport) — A Toyota Supra in drifting exhibition in Commerce, Georgia Drifting refers to a driving technique and to a motorsport where the driver intentionally over steers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while maintaining vehicle … Wikipedia
De Dion tube — de Dion suspension characteristics: Camber change on bumps, none on rebound. de Dion tube is shown in blue. The differential (yellow) is connected directly to the chassis (orange). A de Dion tube is an automobile suspension technology. It is a… … Wikipedia
Steering — For other uses, see Steering (disambiguation). Part of car steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin axis (using ball joints). Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel (ship … Wikipedia
Electronic stability control — (ESC) is a computerized technology [1][2] that may potentially improve the safety of a vehicle s stability by detecting and minimizing skids.[3] When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help steer the… … Wikipedia
Lancia — Para otros usos de este término, véase Lancia (desambiguación). Lancia Automobiles S.p.A. Lema Eleganza e temperamento … Wikipedia Español
