Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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
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
Multilink — may refer to: Multi link suspension, a type of vehicle suspension design. Multilink PPP, a type of communications protocal Multilink Procedure Multilink striping, a type of data striping used in telecommunications. This disambiguation page lists… … Wikipedia
multilink — adjective a) Of or pertaining to more than one telecommunications link. b) Being or pertaining to a kind of vehicle suspension using three or more lateral arms and one or more longitudinal arms … Wiktionary
Multi-link suspension — Multi link rear suspension of the 5 link type rear view … Wikipedia
Hydropneumatic suspension — Hydropneumatic is a type of automotive suspension system, invented by Citroën, and fitted to Citroën cars, as well as being adapted by other car manufacturers, notably Rolls Royce, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot. It was also used on Berliet trucks.… … Wikipedia
Automobile layout — In automotive design layout specifies where on the car the engine and drive wheels are found. Front wheel drive types A Front engine, front wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. This layout is… … Wikipedia
BMW 3 Series — Infobox Automobile name=BMW 3 Series manufacturer=BMW production=1975–present predecessor=BMW 2002 class=Compact executive car assembly= Leipzig, Germany Munich, Germany Regensburg, Germany [http://www.bmwplant.co.za Rosslyn] , South Africa Cairo … Wikipedia
BMW E36 — Infobox Automobile name=BMW E36 manufacturer=BMW production=1990–2000 predecessor=BMW E30 successor=BMW E46 width= height= length= class=Entry level luxury car / Compact executive car body style=2 door coupé 2 door convertible 3 door hatchback 4… … Wikipedia
Trailing arm — A trailing arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links ) are connected between (and perpendicular to and forward of) the axle and the chassis. It is usually used on rear axles. A leading arm as used on a… … Wikipedia
