Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
torque converter — A unit in an automatic transmission quite similar to the fluid coupling that transfers engine torque to the transmissioninput shaft. It also cushions the flow of power. Unlike the fluid coupling the torque converter can multiply engine torque.… … Dictionary of automotive terms
converter — [1] When used with LPG (propane), it is a device which turns LPG (propane) from liquid to vapor for use in the engine. [2] Referring to a transmission it is the device that transfers engine torque to the transmission. Also see catalytic converter … Dictionary of automotive terms
torque — [1] Turning or twisting force such as the force imparted on the drive line by the engine. Usually measured in lb ft. It differs from work or power in that torque does not necessarily produce motion. Basically, the magnitude of a torque acting on… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Turbo-Hydramatic — Infobox Automobile name=Turbo Hydramatic production=1964– manufacturer=General Motors class=3 speed longitudinal automatic transmission predecessor=Dynaflow Hydra Matic Powerglide Jetaway Super Turbine 300 successor=4L60 E/4L65 E 4L80 E/4L85 E… … Wikipedia
Volvo 700 Series — Infobox Automobile name=Volvo 700 900 manufacturer=Volvo Cars production=1982–1998 predecessor=Volvo 200 series (which continued) successor=Volvo S80 class=Mid size luxury car Executive car layout=FR layoutThe Volvo 700 and 900 series are two… … Wikipedia
Toyota A transmission — Toyota Motor Corporation s A family is a family of automatic FWD/RWD/4WD transmissions built by Aisin Warner. They share much in common with Volvo s AW7* and Aisin Warner s 03 71* transmissions, which are found in Suzukis, Mitsubishis, and other… … Wikipedia
TorqueFlite — Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1956– Predecessor PowerFlite Class 3 or 4 speed automatic TorqueFlite (also seen as Torqueflite) is the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporation s automatic trans … Wikipedia
Holden Camira — Infobox Automobile name = Holden Camira manufacturer = Holden parent company = General Motors production = 1982 – 1989 class = Mid size predecessor = Holden Torana successor = Holden Apollo layout = FF platform = J body related = Chevrolet… … Wikipedia
Oldsmobile V8 engine — The 1966Toronado s 425 V8, the first post war front wheel drive V8 application. The Oldsmobile Rocket V8 was the first post war OHV V8 at General Motors. Production started in 1949, with a new generation introduced in 1964. Like Pontiac, Olds… … Wikipedia
Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) — This article is about the second generation Chevrolet Camaro. For general Camaro information, see Chevrolet Camaro. Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of General Motors … Wikipedia
