Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Chapman strut — Lotus Twelve The Chapman strut is a design of independent rear suspension used for light cars, particularly sports and racing cars. It takes its name from, and is best known for its use by, Colin Chapman of Lotus. The characteristic feature of… … Wikipedia
Chapman — is an English occupational surname. A chapman was an itinerant seller in medieval Britain. It is the cognate of the German Kaufmann. Contents 1 People 2 Geographical names 2.1 United States … 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
strut — [1] A single, self contained pivoting suspension unit that integrates a coil spring with a shock absorber. Struts are used on front wheel drive automobiles. [2] A structural member, especially as part of a framework, used to stiffen, give… … Dictionary of automotive terms
MacPherson strut — A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Front of the vehicle top right in image. Red section: Steering knuckle or hub carrier Blue section: Lower control arm or track control arm Light blue… … Wikipedia
Lotus 16 — Racing car Car name = Lotus 16 Category = Formula One/Two F1 car = Y Constructor = Lotus Cars Designer = Colin Chapman Team = Team Lotus Drivers = flagicon|UK Graham Hill flagicon|UK Innes Ireland Chassis = Steel spaceframe. Front suspension =… … Wikipedia
Pontiac Fiero — Infobox Automobile name = Pontiac Fiero manufacturer = General Motors class = Sports car body style = 2 door notchback 2 door fastback engine = 2.5 L (151 in³) Tech IV I4 2.8 L (173 in³) L44 V6 transmission=4 speed manual 5 speed Getrag 282… … Wikipedia
Double wishbone suspension — Wishbones and upright painted yellow In automobiles, a double wishbone (or upper and lower A arm) suspension is an independent suspension design using two (occasionally parallel) wishbone shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has… … Wikipedia
Макферсон (авто) — Подвеска макферсон на примере левого переднего колеса на заднеприводном автомобиле: Детали кузова; Нижний рычаг; Стабилизатор поперечной устойчивости; … Википедия
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
