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  • ...'' or '''2WD''' describes vehicles with a [[drivetrain]] that allows two [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. ==Four wheeled vehicles==
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  • ...was originally conceived by [[Giulio Cappa]], who created a [[front wheel drive]] Grand Prix car in 1926. Cappa's associate, Antonio Pichetto, handled the ...and Bugatti's drawings for the Type 53 do show "Tracta" u-joints fitted in front.
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  • ...''' means a layout where the [[engine]] is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. This was the traditional automobile layout for most of ...rive to steered wheels. The layout is still more suitable than front-wheel drive for engine outputs of more than about 200 bhp, as the weight transference d
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  • ...tion''' or '''rotating tires''' is the practice of moving [[automobile]] [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s from one position on the car, to another, to ensure even t ...Thus, tire rotation needs to occur more frequently for front-wheel drive vehicles.
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  • ...ich the [[crankshaft]] is oriented along the long axis of the [[vehicle]], front to back. ...transverse engine while most mainstream modern vehicles use [[front wheel drive]] along with [[transverse engine]] arrangement
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  • ...g [[torque]] and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a [[drive train]] that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need t Drive shafts are carriers of [[torque]]: they are subject to torsion and shear st
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  • ...o, and to the rear of) the [[axle]] and the [[chassis]]. It is used on the front axle. ...by a large, roughly triangular arm that pivots at one point, ahead of the wheel. Seen from the side, this arm is roughly parallel to the ground, with the a
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  • ...eDion]] system in which they are linked - movement on one side affects the wheel on the other side. Most modern vehicles have independent suspensions on the front wheels.
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  • ...ception of some [[Audi]]s), while most [[rear wheel drive]] vehicles use a front-to-back [[longitudinal engine|longitudinal]] arrangement. ...The first successful transverse-engine cars were the two-cylinder [[DKW]] "Front" series of cars, which first appeared in 1931. After the Second World War,
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  • ...le MacPherson strut [[suspension]] on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.]] ...ering]] pivot ([[kingpin]]) as well as a [[suspension]] mounting for the [[wheel]]. Rear struts of a similar design are properly called Chapman struts.
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  • ...Body styles were a roadster, cabriolet and coupé all with two seats in the front and one in the rear. About 1500 were made. ...20'', was a 660 cc vertical twin with, among other improvements, four wheel brakes. The most common body was a two door 3 seat roadster but 4 door salo
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  • ...e the FF layout because weight transference under acceleration unloads the front wheels and sharply reduces their grip, effectively putting a cap on the amo ...engine does not require a bevel gear to change the direction of the final drive, coastdown losses are reduced by approximately 2-3% of flywheel power and h
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  • *Drive: Driven wheels in the drivetrain (front, rear, all, or four-wheel drive) *Region: Primary market for platform vehicles (on a single platform, this can vary by brand and is noted)
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  • ...g momentum. It is typified by the classic [[rallying]] style of rear-wheel drive cars, where a [[automobile|car]] appears to travel around a tight bend side The term "opposite lock" refers to the position of the steering wheel during the maneuver, which is turned in the opposite direction to that of t
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  • ...tion System|navigation system]] on the top of the line Premium, redesigned front and rear end to match the JDM Civic, integrated turn signals in power door [[Category:Acura Vehicles|CSX]]
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  • ...bing to the driver. This either causes a tugging sensation in the steering wheel, or else the car veers from the intended path. As the torque steer effect i ...02/papers/005_EUC_008_FORD.pdf |title=Torque Steer Influences on McPherson Front Axles |author=Jens Dornhege}}</ref>
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  • ...omatic transmissions for front wheel drive, all wheel drive, or rear wheel drive use built by [[Aisin-Warner]]. The '''U-series''' is an automatic transmission for front wheel drive applications.
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  • ...cular to the input. These linkages are often used in [[front wheel drive]] vehicles with solid rear axles to control lateral movement, as they do not share the
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  • ...in 1999 in order for Honda to work on its [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid electric]] vehicles such as the [[Honda Insight]]. The EV Plus was made to keep up with [[Gener ...h a 12 V battery for running accessories, to help save power from the main drive batteries.
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  • ...tead. [[Rear-wheel drive]] was the traditional standard while [[four-wheel drive]] is also sometimes used. See also [[FF layout]]. ...automobile. [[Alvis Cars]] of the United Kingdom introduced a front wheel drive model in 1928, but it was not a success.
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  • ...shbone designs allow the engineer to carefully control the motion of the [[wheel]] throughout suspension travel, controlling such parameters as [[camber ang ...w the [[wheel]] to be driven. A bolt on hub design is commonly used if the wheel is to be driven.
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  • Cord innovations include [[front wheel drive]] on the L-29 and retractable headlights on the 810. ...and [[Cadillac Eldorado]] in 1967. ([[Buick Riviera]] remained rear-wheel-drive until 1979). As personal luxury cars, these three GM models, especially the
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  • ...a [[half-track]], suitable for use over rough or soft ground. Conventional front wheels and steering are used. ...f the vehicle with a large drive wheel at one end, a large unpowered idler wheel at the other and several small guide wheels in between, over which run a re
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  • ...between the front wheels are offset by the efficiency of adding four-wheel drive to the layout. In the past a number of other manufacturers have used them, ...d would restrict steering lock if placed in the conventional positions for front-engine drivetrain layouts. As a result, most flat-six automobile designs ha
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  • ...subishi Eclipse|Eclipse]]. The platform was designed in North America, and vehicles based on it are built at its [[Diamond-Star Motors|manufacturing facility]]
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  • ...nd Escape debuted in 2001, offering front and [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] and a choice of a 2.0 L Mazda [[Mazda engines|4-cylinder]] or [[Ford Dura ..., and the rear drum brakes of the previous model have been replaced by [[4-wheel disc brakes|disc brakes]]. Engines remain the same, but the [[V6|V6]] has b
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  • ...ed Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain''') is a [[four-wheel drive]] used in some [[automobiles]] produced by the Japanese automaker [[Nissan] The 'mechanical' ATTESA system was developed for transverse layout vehicles and introduced with the RNU12 Bluebird in the Japanese market, entering pro
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  • ...fictional music group from the American television series ''Lost'', see [[Drive Shaft]].}} ...From the point of delivery, the components of power transmission form the drive train.
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  • ...improved vehicle was made in 1884 with front wheel steering and rear wheel drive and seats for four people. This still exists in road worthy condition and h ...gn which would become known as the [[de Dion tube]] where the location and drive function of the axle are separated.
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...t of three other prototypes that hinted at some of AMC's future production vehicles. In 1966, the Cavalier [[sedan]] became part of "Project IV" touring the th
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  • ...differential by disallowing [[wheel]] speed differentiation between two [[wheel]]s on the same [[axle]] under certain conditions. ...em with its capability of delivering 100% of available [[torque]] to the [[wheel]] with the most traction.
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  • ==Vehicles using "Atkinson-cycle" engines== Several production vehicles use "Atkinson-cycle" engines:
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  • ...(also known as a [[Full Hybrid|full hybrid]]) is has a lower stance in the front and has additional aerodynamic features [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autom ...hnology ([[Cylinder Deactivation]]) with a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]]-electric drive system developed by a [[General Motors Corporation|GM]], [[BMW]], and [[Chr
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  • ...igh-performance sports cars, although they have become common on passenger vehicles, as well. Some spoilers are added to cars primarily for styling purposes a ...t the needs of the vehicle. A notable exception is in [[NASCAR]] where the vehicles have a roof spoiler that deploys in the event of air flowing backwards acro
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  • ...the [[Saturn S-Series]]. The platform debuted in the 2003 [[Saturn Ion]]. Vehicles of this platform generally carry the symbol "A" in the fourth digit of thei ...e target for the design group. Delta uses an [[independent suspension]] in front and [[torsion bar]] type in the rear. The [[GM Family II engine|Ecotec Fami
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  • ...rm|D2C platform]]. The MKR signals the next-generation of premium Lincoln vehicles, and launches a new TwinForce™ engine family. [[Ford Motor Company]] fir ...concept features an independent rear suspension, with MacPherson Struts up front.
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  • Wiesmann plans to begin exporting vehicles to the USA by 2010.<ref>[http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID= |style="background:silver"|Power Train||Rear wheel drive
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  • ...970. It was notable as Fiat's first ever automobile with the [[front-wheel drive]], [[transverse engine]] setup, as well as the first Fiat group car with [[ ...ngined]]. Meanwhile, a practical concept emerged, namely the [[front-wheel drive]] layout with the engine mounted [[transverse engine| transversely]], which
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  • | [[FR layout|Front-Engined]] [[SUV]] ...h|Cheetah]], and the LM001), Lamborghini decided to move the engine to the front. This required a redesign of the entire chassis. This was also the first ti
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  • .... It shares its platform with the Chrysler minivans but offers [[all wheel drive]] and an upscale interior. The Pacifica was introduced for 2004 and was ori ...ca designated as the CT49. Possible changes may have included a rear-wheel drive layout and, if produced, was slotted for production at the St. Louis Assemb
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  • ...ure and mechanicals with the Equinox; however, the Torrent has a different front and rear end which makes it appear like a Pontiac rather than a [[Chevrolet *[http://gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/pontiac/torrent/index.jsp Official Canadian site]
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...el drive system in 1992, the latter also featuring ventilated discs at the front, solid discs at the rear and [[anti-lock braking system|ABS]]. The Tempra w
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  • [[Kart]]s, many [[open wheel car|open wheelers]], and some modern road cars (cars that are mounted with ...>[http://www.rallyracingnews.com/lfb.html Left Foot Braking In Front Wheel Drive, Rally Racing News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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  • ...he lines of a stretched and widened Austin. The development of front-wheel drive models led to the elegant Supertraction model in 1937 - which competed with ...ll suited to the conditions of post-war France. The last Rosengart car - a front-driver called the Ariette, was produced from 1947 to 1954, but failed to se
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  • ...with [[Hotchkiss et Cie|Hotchkiss]]. The next model was the [[front wheel drive]] [[Amilcar Compound]], quite advanced in design for its era, featuring a [ {{commonscat|Amilcar vehicles}}
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  • ...[oversteer]] and in simpler words understeer is the condition in which the front tires don't follow the trajectory the driver is trying to impose while taki ...res have a loss of traction during a cornering situation, thus causing the front-end of the vehicle to have less mechanical grip and become unable to follow
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  • ...rd's surprise, 55% of buyers are selecting the Haldex-equipped [[all wheel drive]] model rather than the expected 40%. However, overall Freestyle sales are ...d Territory crossover SUV, that model is based on the different rear-wheel drive EA169 platform, used by the Ford Falcon.
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  • ...axle]] of the [[suspension]] arm or [[wishbone]]. Vertical motion of the [[wheel]] causes the bar to rotate along its axis and are resisted by the bar's tor Some vehicles use torsion bars to provide automatic leveling, using a motor to tighten th
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  • ...rear axle as grip changes - most of the time it operates as a front-wheel drive. ...00, where it was given one-piece [[headlights]]/indicator units, different front wings, rear lights clusters and some minor upgrades to interior trim. There
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...parking lights. As in many Bentley and [[Rolls-Royce Motors|Rolls-Royce]] vehicles the Brooklands also featured the trademark descending trunklid and chrome B
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  • ...ut was the [[Scott Sociable]], which resembled a four-wheeler with a front wheel missing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorbase.com/manufacturer/by-id/172 ...W [[Isetta]]. Alternatively, a more conventional front-engine, front wheel drive layout as is common in four-wheeled cars can be used, with subsequent advan
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  • | 4-speed manual<br>2-speed transfer box with selectable 4 wheel drive The British Army requested a vehicle that could be carried by air to the front line. They had taken delivery of the Westland Wessex helicopter in the 1960
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  • ...roduction did not start until 1903/4 with the 7hp model. Larger commercial vehicles of up to 5 tons were also made in the years preceding the first World War a | Quadricycle type. Two seater - passenger in front of driver. Wheel steering. Rear "suspension" unsprung.
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  • ...the [[engine]] from the [[drivetrain]] and wheels. Automatic transmission vehicles, and those with [[continuously variable transmission]] gearboxes, do not re ...for British cars to also have their [[Hand brake|handbrake]]. ([[Left-hand drive]] models received a column shift.)
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  • ...roduction did not start until 1903/4 with the 7hp model. Larger commercial vehicles of up to 5 tons were also made in the years preceding the first World War a | Quadricycle type. Two seater - passenger in front of driver. Wheel steering. Rear "suspension" unsprung.
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  • ...sting car. In 1982 the original moulds returned to the UK and experimental vehicles were made using various engines. ...unders. The car used a Mini engine and was [[Front-wheel drive|front-wheel-drive]].
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...engine]] beneath and to the rear of the cab eliminating the bonnet at the front, making the vehicle more or less cuboid, eliminating unused space in transp
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  • ...ive]] sedans, from the 1950s through the 1990s. Features commonly found in vehicles that are referred to as landyachts include not only very generous exterior ...e manufacturers placed much of their emphaisis in the engineering of their vehicles on size and amenities during this time, as consumers were not conerned with
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  • ...models (with [[Ambi-Budd]] and [[Karmann]] bodywork) were all [[rear-wheel drive|rear-driven]]; these were built until the World War II. The last new car in Image:AdlerTrumpf.jpg|1937 Adler Trumpf Streamliner. The woman in front of the car is Anne-Cécile Rose-Itier, The first woman to race at Le Mans.
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  • | [[FR layout|Front-engined]] [[Minivan]] ...o a 3 speed [[automatic transmission]]. It was front engine and rear wheel drive. While the [[Lamborghini LM002|LM002]] had recently finished production, fr
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  • ...erican International Auto Show]] in Detroit in January 2000 and production vehicles came on the market in 2002 for the 2003 model year. ...[hp]] [[I-4]] engine, a 5-speed [[manual transmission]], and [[front wheel drive]]. Although there are no alternate trims available, several features are o
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  • ...heel drive]] and [[all-wheel drive]] systems on their various [[automobile|vehicles]]. The makers of the transfer cases are either New Process (NP) or New Vent ...iving in 4wd on dry pavement causes excessive wheel and drivetrain wear. 4-wheel modes are most commonly used for wet/slick surfaces or extreme weather cond
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  • |Front Suspension = [[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]]
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...ot only its long wheelbase, but its lack of both a diesel engine and solid front axle as well. At 183.9 inches in length, the FJ Cruiser slots between the s
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  • {{dablink|This article is about the VWAG [[all wheel drive]] trademark, for information on the Audi coupe of the same name, see [[Audi ...in italian) is a registered trademark of [[Audi|Audi AG]] for [[all wheel drive]] (AWD) systems used on [[Audi]] brand [[automobiles]]. quattro was first
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  • ...ever made, as the brand specialized in small cars. A modern [[front-wheel drive]] (FWD) construction, it was launched concurrently with [[Fiat 128]], Fiat' As was mentioned, the Autobianchi A111 was a front-wheel drive car with a transversely mounted engine, more specifically the 1438&nbsp;cc
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  • ...mb|right|224px|The [[Lamborghini Murciélago]] is a 4WD/AWD that powers the front via a VCU if the rear slips.]] ...W Golf]] is a 4WD/AWD that powers the rear via a multi-plate clutch if the front slips.]]
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  • | 4-door, 5-seat [[FR layout|Front-engined]] Sedan ...onnet, Lotus badges on the front wings and bootlid, and considerably wider wheel arches telling it apart from any other Carlton. The car was only sold in on
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  • ...t types of vehicles, for example, a tiller or rear–wheel steering. Tracked vehicles such as tanks usually employ differential steering — that is, the tracks ...odern cars use [[rack and pinion]] steering mechanisms, where the steering wheel turns the pinion gear; the pinion moves the rack, which is a sort of linear
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...[Toyota LiteAce]]/[[Toyota TownAce|TownAce]]. It featured a sharply sloped front, in contrast to the upright flat found in the [[Toyota HiAce]]. When introd
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  • ...any in 1899. By 1907, the company had decided to concentrate on commercial vehicles, and the ''Autocar'' brand is still in use for commercial trucks. The first car in 1900 was a single cylinder chain drive runabout. About 27 were made
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  • These were front wheel drive two door sedans. {{commonscat|Goliath vehicles}}
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  • ...tment, as well as [[Armored car (VIP)|undisclosed security measures]]. The front passenger compartment is upholstered in leather. ...include a hearse. The suspension consists of double wishbones for both the front and rear wheels, supplemented by air bag support springs. The engine used i
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...s the 155 Q4 which had a 2.0 litre turbo engine and a permanent four-wheel drive power train both derived from the [[Lancia_Delta#Integrale_8v|Integrale]],
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  • ...r]] was able to win the highly significant [[Paris-Berlin race]], with the drive chain breaking immediately afterwards. ...8000. The vertically-mounted water-cooled [[straight-4]], situated at the front of the car, produced 18&nbsp;hp (13.4&nbsp;kW). A 4-speed transmission was
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  • ...rington, an ex-military engineer involved in the design of all-wheel drive vehicles. ...leaders recognized a growing market for moderately priced all-wheel drive vehicles.
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  • * Front and rear strut suspension * Front and rear anti-roll bars
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  • Precision and passion are key elements in Chrysler Group vehicles. The Firepower grand tourer concept car, making its debut at the 2005 North ...he Chrysler Group's high-performance products. Firepower uses a rear-wheel drive chassis with suspension and brakes fitting of a thoroughbred performance ve
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  • ...utility vehicle (truck styling and available [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]]). ...e, fully-[[Automatic transmission|automatic]] [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] system which provided sure-footed traction in the snow and wet could hand
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  • ...for a new car. Until the 1980s all Moskvitch cars were compact rear-wheel drive sedans and station wagons with solid rear axle suspended with leaf springs. ...imca]] 1307/1308, while longitudinal engine placement, transmission, front wheel suspension and torsion-crank rear suspension was inspired by [[Audi]] [[Aud
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  • * Front 3-Point Seat Belts with [[Seatbelt Pretensioners|Automatic Tensioning Syste * Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors
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  • The '''Ruxton''' was a front-wheel drive [[automobile]] produced by the '''New Era Motors''' Company of New York, Ne ...ich would contract with Budd for the body work. While Muller designed the drive train, Joseph Ledwinka designed the body for the car and the project was co
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  • [[Image:Frontend.jpg|frame|New front end design.]] ...and out. [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] has strayed from its trend of sharing similar front ends across vehicle lines like the Tahoe to produce a new and very pleasing
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  • ...ild hybrid]] systems. Future [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] vehicles will be more aggressive towards fuel consumption reduction, using an improv Base [[Front-wheel drive|FWD]]
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  • Suspension was transverse springs front and rear, already seen as outdated when the car was introduced. Brakes were [[Category:Lincoln Vehicles|Zephyr]]
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  • ...years of falling sales have all but forced Isuzu to stop selling passenger vehicles in the US. i-Series sales have been poor, with just 1,377 sold from the sta ...ded or crew cab, LS or Luxury trim, and automatic transmission. Four-wheel-drive is offered only on i-370 Crew Cab models.
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  • ...ick]] division of [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]. The three vehicles will share the new GM Lambda platform. The Enclave was previewed at the 20 ...ce, and either [[front wheel drive|front-]] or [[all wheel drive|all-wheel drive]].
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  • ...s and a claimed output of 100bhp at 1400 rpm. The cars got a distinctive V front radiator in 1906. For 1908 the car range included the 60/80 and the 40hp wh ...irst World War car production restarted with the 26hp, which gained Adex 4 wheel brakes, the 20/40 and the 15/20. The first post war designs arrived in 1921
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  • ...s "Teamwork and Technology" expo in New York in 1988. It was a front-wheel drive, four-seat coupe that was powered by a 165-horsepower 3.8 liter V-6 engine. *Memory settings for seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
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  • With 'hybrid' technology, and 'in-wheel engines' becoming ever more prominent within the automotive industry, toute ...y Porsche. The buyer was so impressed that he purchased another, two-wheel drive example.
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...run the full length of the vehicle as in the MK9 and Mark X concepts. The vehicles features Lincoln's hallmark waterfall grille with the Lincoln emblem at its
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  • ...with a front-wheel drive drivetrain, unusual in most American front-wheel drive cars, but a hallmark of Renault's designs.<ref>[http://cars.about.com/od/de ...hat its engineers were allowed to do what they felt was innovative. The LH vehicles were, generally, a great success for Chrysler and the cab-forward look infl
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  • ...seater LGLW 25 body no. 10181 model 1958. LGLW 25 stands for: L: Left hand drive, G: 1958, LW: Long wheelbase (133" instead of 127"). 25 means that it is th ...nofficially the engine generates approximately 180 HP. according to a test drive of the Silver Wraith carried out by the British automobile magazine, The Au
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  • ...with the LS model equipped with 8 way power seat, 15 inch alloy wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, and CD player. The LT versio *[http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevrolet/epica/index.jsp Official Canadian Chevrolet Epica Website]
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  • ...what kind of fuel mileage it would deliver. Most drove it like they would drive any other vehicle, and averaged better than 35 miles per gallon around town The [[Ford Escape Hybrid]] is unique among hybrid vehicles in that its battery pack comprises a tray of what appear to be dozens upon
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  • ...e [[DaimlerChrysler]]/[[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] GS platform. These vehicles will be differentiated by their styling and marketing: The Patriot is a tr ...-facelift.html][http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/17/2011-jeep-compass-first-drive-review-road-test/][http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1012_2011_jeep_
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  • ...bustion engine]] and another to multiply the power of a pair of [[Electric Vehicles|electric motor]]s. General Motors has stopped using the "AHS2" name as of 2 [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] is similar in that it also combines the power from a single engine and a
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...d by the German automaker [[Audi]]. Notably, it was the first [[four-wheel drive]] grand tourer since 1966's [[Jensen FF]].
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  • ...w cab). Each is available with two-wheel or [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]]. ...2WD model that has the looks and heavy-duty suspension of the [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] models.
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  • ...is mated to a 6-speed [[automatic transmission]], or full-time [[all wheel drive]], which is operated by a 2-speed [[continuously variable transmission]] (C *4-way (2-way power) front passenger bucket seat
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  • ...e load carrier variant of the FV430 series. It was one of the same line of vehicles that included the [[Alvis Saracen]], [[Alvis Saladin|Saladin]] and [[Alvis The drive system including the all-wheel drive, multiple gearboxes and the water propulsion units was complex and needed a
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  • ...], and both offer a choice between [[Two Wheel Drive|two]] or [[four wheel drive]]. The Limited features several items that are optional on the SR5, thus m ...//www.safercar.gov NHTSA,] but the 2004 model received a 5-star rating for front-impact crash tests.
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  • ...da5]] which have been beefed up and recalibrated. Many of the [[all wheel drive]] components come from the [[Mazda6|Mazdaspeed 6]], as does its [[turbochar ...of either [[front wheel drive]] or Mazda's Active Torque-Split [[all wheel drive]] system. With the Active Torque-Split system, two computer-controlled magn
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  • ...in 4-door body style. [[Front wheel drive]] is standard with [[four wheel drive]] being optional. The models are XLS, XLT, and Limited. The XLS can come wi ...adlamps (with crystal lenses), fog lamps, front and rear fascias, aluminum wheel designs and a new honeycomb grille. In 2008, the Escape Hybrid received the
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  • ...adow''', produced from 1965 to 1980, is one of Great Britain's most iconic vehicles and boasts the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. ...matic|Turbo Hydramatic 400]] transmission, except on pre-1970 [[right-hand-drive]] models, which used the same 4-speed automatic gearbox as the Silver Cloud
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...subishi Outlander|Outlander]], the Endeavor offers an optional [[all-wheel-drive]] system that splits the torque 50/50 by default. It replaced the Mitsubis
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  • ...nd fun to drive but affordable budget compact family car. Brakes are disc, front and rear. The Optra currently slots between the [[Chevrolet Cobalt|Cobalt] ...els, sunroof, spoiler, leather steering wheel and shift knob, and steering wheel mounted controls for the 8 speaker audio system is in keeping with the youn
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  • ...[[Mitsubishi Lancer|Lancer]] and [[Mitsubishi Diamante|Diamante]]. The new front fascia was designed by its former design chief [[Olivier Boulay]]. It is eq [[Image:Nc-20050117-5679.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Front crash test of the Mitsubishi Grunder.]]
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...per Handling All-Wheel Drive, a system that distributes power to front and wheel tires to improve handling and stability. Safety abounds in the RDX -- the m
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  • ...6; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" | [[Image:Hudson Italia 1953 Front.jpg|300px]] ...eatured "V" shaped scoops that ducted cooling air to the front brakes. The front bumper sported a large inverted "V" in the center that angled up and overla
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  • ...ehicle may be built by the converter, or assembled from a [[kit car]], and vehicles of this type are also noted below.<br> ...rt a well used vehicle with a non-functioning engine, since such defective vehicles can be quite inexpensive to purchase. Other hobbyists with larger budgets m
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  • ...-time four-wheel drive]] system which [[Toyota]] refers to as [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]-i. ...engine gets a 5-[[HP|HP]] increase to 160. All 2004 Highlanders get four-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock disc brakes]] as well as a tire pressure
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  • ...r vehicle manufacturer, who now specializes in light tactical and military vehicles. It was formed by the acquisition of Panhard by [[Auverland]] in 2005. Panh ...edal]] to operate a chain-driven [[gearbox]]. The vehicle also featured a front-mounted [[radiator]]. A 1895 Panhard is credited with the first modern [[T
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  • | 5-door, 7/9-seat [[FF layout|front-engined]] wagon ...s (the Tamaraw is a [[two-wheel drive]])while the Condor is a [[four-wheel drive]]) and features high seating capacity, large clearance and rugged [[suspens
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  • ...[[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|front mid-engined, rear-wheel drive]] [[sports car]] produced by the Italian sports car manufacturer [[Ferrari] ...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
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  • The Outlook is available in two trims and with 2- or 4- wheel drive. The Outlook boasts almost as much interior space as the [[Chevrolet Tahoe] * 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning
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  • ...seats sport contrasting Ash stitching and embroidered "VOGA" logos on the front seatbacks, as well as complementary Tarragon Green Metallic paint accents. Image:Mariner I4 Wheel.jpg|Mariner's 16 Inch Painted Rim
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  • ...adiator, eliminating a source of failure; the low price; robustness of the front suspension; and the sizable quantity of spare parts from other VW Bugs and ...the outer ends of the axles are fixed to the wheel drums. This causes the wheel not to sit perpendicular to the ground at the extremes of travel, but does
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  • ...ns, a sliding armrest, and tilt and telescope adjustments for the steering wheel. Going back outside, the 2011 xB will be offered with two new colours: Army ...get is a unique paint called "Absolutely Red", redesigned front grille and wheel covers, Pioneer Audio Visual Navigation system, red accents on various trim
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  • ...el year with little change when it was replaced by the all-new front wheel drive [[Mercury Topaz|Topaz]]. The Zephyr name would reappear as a Lincoln model [[Category:Mercury Vehicles]]
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  • The Volga 31029, featuring more aerodynamic front bodywork, was produced from 1991-96. ...for the final year of production, while the estate continued with the 1997 front styling, with everything from the A-pillar back dating to 1972.
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...cles that had scored 4 stars, 3 stars and even the least safest commerical vehicles with a 2 star or 1 star rating. [http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/first_c
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  • ...ation and during the war the company was engaged in the repair of military vehicles. Control of the company passed to [[Peugeot]] in 1942. With liberation in ...1952. In 1948 Hotchkiss had bought the rights to the Grégoire front wheel drive car and this entered production in 1951 but was expensive. Sales in general
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...wheels system. In at A1 the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine only powers the front wheels - It provides 148bhp. Under the boot/trunk floor there is a 40bhp el
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  • | 2-door, 4-seat, [[FR layout|Front-Engined]] Coupe ...he torque of a large sporting V-12. It had unusual gearing, with 3 ratios: drive, 1 and reverse.
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  • ...vias were front-wheel drive. The new drivetrain combined with disc brakes, front independent suspension, and Lancia's new narrow-angle V-4 engine helped the Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • All GM passenger vehicles received a major restyling in 1965 dominated by flowing "Coke bottle" lines ...ere hidden in 1968 and 1969 saw the elimination of the vent windows on the front doors, as well as rear fender skirts.
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  • ...d War II, bearing model names F1 through F8 (F for Front), had front-wheel drive and a [[transversely mounted engine|transversely mounted]] two-cylinder eng ...], so they really appeared like [[V6]]es but without [[sparkplug]]s on the front cylinder pair.
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  • ...Cars|Hybrid]] somewhat competes with the [[Toyota Camry Hybrid]]. The two vehicles are reflective of the differing objectives of each respective automaker. T ...[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] has one four-door sedan body style with front wheel drive.
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  • The '''Jaguar X-Type''' is an [[luxury vehicles|luxury vehicle]]. This model of motorcar first began production in 2001 (as ...ich is tuned to send 60% of engine power to the rear wheels and 40% to the front for a sportier feel.
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  • ...ic transmission|automatic]] transmission, and [[Four Wheel Drive|all-wheel-drive]] is optional. ...ther interior and curtain side airbags are standard in both models. Heated front seats and wood interior trim are standard in the V8 and available as option
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  • ...5 mph). The vehicle also features Audi's well-known permanent [[four wheel drive]] system [[quattro]]. The exterior appearance is dominated by a massive front grille, characteristic to the newest Audi models, as well as clear-glass he
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...an the [[Cadillac Brougham|Brougham]]) would see a switch to [[front wheel drive]]. This drastic downsizing did not prove popular with consumers and soon [[
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  • ...T''' pickup are, together with the [[Cadillac BLS]], the only [[Cadillac]] vehicles made outside of the United States, since the demise of the German-built [[C ...stem (not to mention the 8 in nav screen on the dash) plus heated steering wheel and heated and cooled cup holders. The dashboard will also be inlaid with u
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  • ...sunroof, tilt steering wheel, a full-width taillight panel and color-keyed front airdam and roof spoiler. ...EC]] engine. Standard equipment included 14 inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers, dash clock, power sliding moonroof, cruise control, power mirrors,
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  • ...ats rather than centrally. Design started to become more conventional with wheel steering from 1912 and pedals and gear lever replacing the original two lev ...gine in unit with a 3 speed gearbox still using epicyclic gears and a worm drive rear axle. The Twenty One of 1924 had a 3.1 litre engine mated to a four sp
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  • ...s drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained. [ ...rol|ESC]] systems to suit their preferred driving styles [http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2199/article.html].
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  • ...ated near the rear subframe, and "R" badging on the rear deck lid and both front fenders. It is the most expensive S-Type, with a base price of US$58,995. The [[rear wheel drive]] S-Type is currently produced (as of model year 2003) with either a 5-spee
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...-[[synchromesh]] gearbox with right hand change. The cars were right hand drive.
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  • ...no longer pushing the [[pedal]]s. Without a freewheel the rear wheel would drive the pedals around. ...f the [[gasoline|gas]] pedal, closing the [[throttle]]; the wheels want to drive the engine, possibly at a higher RPM. In a two-stroke [[internal combustion
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  • ...[[automobile]] manufacturer, later it concentrated on building commercial vehicles. Today the company is a subsidiary of American Axle & Manufacturing, and ma ...fice large quantities of 3 ton trucks powered by a 32hp engine using chain drive to the rear wheels. After the war many of these were converted for use as [
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  • ...ive car. The production costs and time available prevented the front wheel drive design from seeing production so the new 1947 Kaiser and Frazer shared bodi ...nd of the 1955 model year. By 1956 Willys Motors was building only utility vehicles, many for export, and was turning a healthy profit.
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  • ...of high-priced luxury vehicles. He also put his own name on a front-wheel-drive car, the [[Cord L-29]]. Styling and engineering failed to overcome the fact that Cord's vehicles were too expensive for the Depression-era market and that Cord's stock mani
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  • ...e 159 is available with either [[front-wheel drive|front]] or [[four-wheel drive]], called Q4. AWD system utilises Torsen type C twin differential. AWD is o Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...version has differs concerning some styling details, including a different front end.
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...he company’s next sports car will likely not be a mid-engine exotic, but a front engine grand tourer, possibly a 2+2.
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  • ...es many features with the [[Ford Explorer]], and in terms of hardware, the vehicles are virtually identical. Externally, they are styled significantly differe .... The Premier models' park assist, three new exterior paint colors, heated front seats with memory, chrome package and power folding rear seat become option
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  • ...conventional gas [[HP|horsepower]] of the [[V6]] make the car a thrill to drive. ...ormally associated with [[V8]] engines. In addition, [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid vehicles]] in the marketplace are more so a trendy (if not conscientious) choice, so
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  • The '''Mazda MX-6''' was a front-wheel drive sporty coupe produced by [[Mazda]] between 1988 and 1997 to compete with th ...nt wheel drive's understeer is less prominent than one might expect. The 4 wheel steer provides excellent handling ability, with the rear wheels turning the
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  • ...er, the correlation between official crash test results and road deaths in vehicles is not exact. An alternative method of assessing vehicle safety is to study ...es travelled decreases. In 1996 the US has about 2 deaths per 10,000 motor vehicles, comparable to 1.9 in Germany, 2.6 in France, and 1.5 in the UK [http://www
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  • ...tomobile platform]] for [[midsize car]]s. It has been used by a number of vehicles from Mazda and [[Ford Motor Company]] in Japan and abroad. Ford has adopte Prior to 1981, Mazda coded the [[rear wheel drive]] Capella platform as "S1" in the VIN code. This chassis was dropped for t
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  • ...show]] in North America (1.2 million sq. ft - 111,200 m²., with over 1,000 vehicles on display) and the third largest in the world ([[Internationale Automobil- ...reated the world's largest indoor test track and allowed attendees to test-drive their SUV's and trucks in extreme simulated conditions in 2005 and 2006.<re
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...d the whole Lancia range including the Dedra was withdrawn from right-hand drive markets a year later. The car, after 1993 also sold as a [[station wagon]],
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...f [[torque]]. The vehicle also featured the TOD (Torque on Demand) 4-wheel Drive system produced by [[BorgWarner]]. It is a small, sporty 2-door crossover v
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  • ...oys, chromed body-side trim moldings, new badges, leather-wrapped steering wheel with chrome accents, satin-silver finished gauge cluster with chromed rings ...equipped with a standard 5-speed [[manual transmission]] and [[front wheel drive]]. The Limited is the only trim not to be offered in a convertible body st
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  • ...se the axis of one or more of the [[wheel|roadwheels]]. On most road going vehicles there has to be a mechanical linkage as a fail safe. Originally invented in ...me countries would be extremely difficult to maneuver at low speeds, while vehicles of lighter weight may not need power assisted steering at all.
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  • ...gray cladding but 'HYUNDAI' is no longer branded into the cladding on the front doors. The GLS also got improved cloth seats with the option of a heating e ...ront wheel drive]] with an option for and automatic full-time [[four wheel drive]]. Some of the standout features for each trim include:
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  • ...es standard with a [[front-wheel drive]] layout, with optional [[all-wheel drive]]. Being a unibody architecture, the Equinox is not designed for serious of ...n either standard [[front wheel drive]] or automatic full-time [[all wheel drive]]. A list of the standard safety options can be found in the Safety sectio
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  • |title=Drive On!: A Social History of the Motor Car ...experimented with working models of [[steam engine|steam-engine]]-powered vehicles for the French Army, intended for transporting cannon, starting in 1765.
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  • ...powered by a 2.0L 205[[hp]] [[I-4]] engine. All models are [[front wheel drive]], and a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] w/OD is standard as well. For a l *4-way front bucket seats
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  • ...The rear track was also widened, creating more aerodynamic efficiency. The front grille was laid back more and the leading edge of the hood was tuned for ae ...Topaz]] received a more formal C-pillar arrangement minus the window. The front of the car featured a set of two sealed-beam halogen headlamps recessed in
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  • |Engine = '''Inline-Four, Rear-Wheel Drive''' Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • |Body Style = 2-door, 2-seat [[FR layout|Front-engined]] [[Coupe]] ...el''', built from 1982 to 1992, is a [[FR layout|front-engined, rear-wheel drive]] [[sports car]] designed and built by [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]. It was based o
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  • *Front discs, rear drums (later all-discs) [[Category:Maserati Vehicles]]
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  • ...most of the company's engineers were concentrating on the new front wheel drive Elan and the prototype was warehoused at the company's factory. In 1998 it The M90 makes use of a front mounted 1.6L 123bhp 4 cylinder Toyota engine, as well as a Toyota built 5 s
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  • ...the ''Rubicon'' uses a [[Rock-Trak]] version of the NV241 with electronic front- and rear-axle locking. ...concerns the much-improved interior, the new Wrangler gets a new steering wheel, instrument panel, reworked center stack, larger rear windows, lockable con
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...can be freely transplanted into the older cars, by virtue of the earliest vehicles inheriting the older 1.7 L Boxer engines which are backwards compatible wit
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  • ...ung bumped into it while going to assist Duke. The dust thrown up from the wheel covered the crew, the console, and the communications equipment. High batte ...the LM. On Apollo 17 the rover went 22.3 miles in 4 hours 26 minutes total drive time. The longest traverse was 12.5 miles and the greatest range from the L
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...ell shape with its rounded edges is smoother. In addition, the badging on wheel covers, boot lid and gauges featured Bentley motifs rather than Rolls-Royce
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  • ...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. * Layout: Mid engine/ rear wheel drive
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  • * Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel * Dual-Stage Driver and Front Passenger Airbags
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...ers, it is C$500) plus a loaner car while the problem was mitigated. 2,700 vehicles were affected.
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  • ...ed [[V12 engine]]. Randle expanded on the idea by settling on [[all wheel drive]] for increased traction and better handling and an integral safety-cage so ...camshafts and a target output of 500&nbsp;hp (373&nbsp;kW). The all wheel drive system was produced by [[FF Developments]] who had experience with such sys
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
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  • ...on the F50, the F50 GT. The car had a fixed roof, large rear spoiler, new front spoiler and many other adjustments. The 4.7 litre V12 engine was tuned to g Distribution: 42%/58% (front/rear)<br />
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  • | {{{transmission + drive}}} ...resembles a late 1940's Chevrolet. It was also lightweight and rear wheel drive, with the possibility of swapping in the [[Rover K-Series engine]] or the [
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  • ...dan. Both of these are available in LS, LT, and SS Turbocharged trims. The front [[suspension]] is [[independent suspension|independent]] with MacPherson st ...impact, rear side-impact, and rollover tests, and only a 3-Star rating for front side-impact tests. In addition, in the 2-door Cobalt, there was a safety c
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  • ...ia released a teaser image of the new Territory. [http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/new-ford-territory-takes-shape-20101214-18w1e.html][http://carsc * Dual front and side curtain airbags
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  • ...comes equipped with three rows of seating for 8 passengers and [[all wheel drive]]. Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • The chassis was significantly changed in 1988 from its original torsion bar front and live axle rear with telescopic dampers, to fully independent double wis *Several Seinfeld episodes flash a Y-49 Yellow CRX parked in front of [[Jerry Seinfield]]'s apartment building when changing scenes going back
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  • The car was a small [[hatchback]], with front wheel drive, 5-doors and 5 seats. The newest engine appeared in 1998 and was called the Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...008 model year, the Mazda Premacy recieves a facelift which includes a new front fascia, LEDs for mirror indicators and taillights (which also now feature a
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' ...initi QX4''' and the [[Nissan Terrano Regulus]] are mid-size sport utility vehicles ([[SUV]]s) introduced in 1997 by [[Nissan]] and luxury subsidiary [[Infinit
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  • ...nsion, brakes, wheels and tires. Aerodynamic aids are usually added to the front and rear of the cars. Regulations are usually designed to limit costs by b ...re, at least notionally, derived from production cars while today's NASCAR vehicles are based on a shared, custom, design<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nascar.abou
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  • ...dom from 1919 to 1967. The company also produced aero-engines and military vehicles, the latter continuing long after car production ceased. ...ed (from 1928 to 1930), a model bristling with innovation with front wheel drive, in-board brakes, overhead camshaft and, as an option, a Roots type superch
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  • ...beautiful vehicle, the Forester is absolutely one of the most well rounded vehicles out there. ...gets better mileage. The Forester is also more pleasant, even more fun to drive, than just about any SUV. It will run circles around most of them. It handl
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  • ...colors have been added to the lineup. Some new standard features include front-side [[airbag]]s and some engine upgrades, and the SS features new interior ...es are available, a base 4-cylinder and a V6, both come with [[front wheel drive]].
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  • | Chrysler V-8, rear mounted, permanent four wheel drive ...with a 12 cylinder motor from the [[Lamborghini Countach]] mounted in the front.
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...n SUV. Another criticism of the Crossfire was the manufacturer's choice of wheel sizes and tires. If purchased from a dealer, replacement tires can cost a f
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  • [[Image:HSD.jpg|frame|Hybrid Synergy Drive by [[Toyota]]]] ...in place of toothed gears. The Synergy Drive is a [[drive-by-wire throttle|drive-by-wire]] system with no direct mechanical connection between the engine an
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  • ...] | pages = 62 | publisher = Modern Magazines (Holdings)}}</ref> Statesman vehicles were sold through Holden's dealerships, and were initially based on the mai ...[[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Falcon]], with an extended wheelbase and unique front- and rear-end styling to differentiate the car's appearance. At the time, t
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  • The '''[[GMC]] Safari''' was a truck-based rear-drive "minivan" that was a corporate twin to the '''[[Chevrolet Astro]]''' introd ...dropped the [[Pontiac Parisienne|Parisienne]] name on its full-size, rear drive station wagon model and called it, simply, Safari. So, from 1987 until 199
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • *Excellent build quality, fit, and finish (''New Car Test Drive'') *Crisp and accurate shifts (''New Car Test Drive'')
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  • ...'R/T''' package became available in 1998 (using the "R/T" badge on a front-drive Neon certainly didn't sit well with some Mopar fans, who thought the use of ...utomatic, and the power window option still had the oddball setup of power front windows/manual crank rear windows. The '''R/T''' package was back in 2001
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  • |Transmission = '''transmission + drive''' Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...sport [[sedan]] based on the Ford CD3 platform. The Milan carries unique front and rear fascia designs. The Milan was originally launched as a replacement ...-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]s. [[Four Wheel Drive|All wheel drive]] will be added for 2007, and a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version with Ford's
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  • ...do not travel public streets or highways are generally termed off-highway vehicles, which would include tractors, forklifts, cranes, backhoes, bulldozers and ...eas distant from pavement. The use of higher clearance and higher traction vehicles enables access on trails and [[forest road]]s that have rough and low tract
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  • ...se models and Sport trims, but the M35 is also available in an [[all wheel drive]] version, indicated by adding an X to the name (the M35x), as is the case *8-way power front seats with driver seat memory
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  • ...uction of a new factory in Jelgava was finished designed to produce 17,000 vehicles per year. The factory produced several versions of the RAF 2203 microbuses ...r got further than a prototype. The same thing happened to the front-wheel drive “Style” microbus.
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  • |Engine = Air-cooled, rear engine, rear drive Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...Dominated by names like [[Rolls-Royce]], [[Jaguar]] and [[Bentley]], these vehicles, insofar as being status symbols recognized the world over, represent Great ..., a closet petrolhead it may be said, makes most public appearances at the wheel of an [[Audi Allroad]], but has been seen driving a number of bespoke-paint
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