Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Four-wheel drive — This article is about the class of vehicle drivetrains. For other uses, see Four by four/Four wheel drive (disambiguation). All wheel drive redirects here. For the all wheel drive in motorcycles, see two wheel drive. The Jeep Wrangler is a 4WD… … Wikipedia
Four-wheel drive in Formula One — Given its success in other forms of motor racing, notably rallying, it is perhaps surprising that four wheel drive (4WD) has only been tried a handful of times in Formula One. In the World Championship era since 1950, only eight such cars are… … Wikipedia
Jeep four wheel drive systems — Jeep uses a variety of four wheel drive and all wheel drive systems on their various vehicles. These range from basic part time systems that require the driver to move a control lever to send power to four wheels, to permanent four wheel systems… … Wikipedia
Quattro (four wheel drive system) — quattro (meaning four in Italian), is the name used by Audi AG to indicate that four wheel drive (4WD) technologies or systems are used on specific models of the Audi automobiles.Audi.com Glossary [http://www.audi.com/audi/com/en2/tools/glossary/e… … Wikipedia
Front-wheel drive — (or FF layout) is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine… … Wikipedia
Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a FF, or Front engine, Front wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. This layout is typically chosen for its compact packaging, allowing the rest of the vehicle to be designed … Wikipedia
Mid-engine, front-wheel drive layout — MF layout In automotive design, a MF, or Mid engine, Front wheel drive layout is one in which the front road wheels are driven by an internal combustion engine placed just behind them, in front of the passenger compartment. In contrast to the… … Wikipedia
all-wheel drive — (AWD) A variation of four wheel drive (4WD) designed to improve on road traction in unfavorable road conditions or for ultra high performance driving. All Wheel Drive (AWD) reduces wheel slippage and provides greater driver control over the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
low — (L) A driving gear ratio in automatic transmissions for climbing hills (to prevent lugging or for going down steep hills so that it acts as a compression brake. also See bull low four wheel drive low … Dictionary of automotive terms
Drive shaft — This article is about the mechanical device. For the fictional music group from the American television series Lost , see Charlie Pace. Not to be confused with Axle. Drive shaft with universal joints at each end and a spline in the centre A drive … Wikipedia
