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Automotive Web Encyclopedia
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Constructive formula of a multi-valve engine. The 16v engines have 16 valves. Therefore, a 4-cylinders 16-valves engine has 4 valves for each cylinder: 2 intake- and 2 exhaust valves. A 16v engine is, normally, a DOHC (Dual Over Head Camshaft) engine, because this needs 2 camshafts: one for intake- and one for exhaust valves.  |
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Abbreviation for "two-plus-two"; a two-door car with seating for the driver and a front passenger and only two people in the rear; a coupe with a tiny back seat, such as the Pontiac Firebird, the Honda Prelude, or the Porsche 911. Details: http://www.automobilemag.com/buyers_guide/26.html |
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Constructive formula of a multi-valve engine. The 20v engines have 20 valves. Therefore, a 4-cylinders 20-valves engine has 5 valves for each cylinder: 2 intake- and 3 exhaust valves; also, a 5-cylinders 20v engine has 4 valves for each cylinder. A 20v engine is, normally, a DOHC (Dual Over Head Camshaft) engine, because this needs 2 camshafts: one for intake- and one for exhaust valves.  |
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24 valves signifies the total intake and exhaust valves in an engine. For example, a 24-valve V-6 would have 4 valves per cylinder: 24/6=4. A 16-valve V-8 would have 2 valves per cylinder: 16/8=2. More valves allow the engine to breathe better at high RPM and produce more power. Details: http://www.vintageweb.net/tech6lineengine.html |
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A representative supplier of adhesive tape for automotive industry. "3M" means Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. Details: http://www.3M.com/about3M/technologies/tech_landing.jhtml |
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Abbreviation for "three-speed", either manual transmission or automatic transmission. Details: http://members.nbci.com/442clone/transmission.htm |
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Abbreviation for "four-color", usually referring to color photographs or slides. A term used in classified advertisements to indicate the availability of pictures of a vehicle. Details: http://www.1inamillioncars.com |
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A vehicle that complies with U.S. emission standards which are less restrictive than the standards in California. Also called "Federal version" or "California car". Details: http://www.a1f03.gati.org/sniffer/tp12-90.html |
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Abbreviation for a notchback, body style for a four doors. Details: http://www.car-list.com/newcars/1999/toyotaavalon.html |
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Abbreviation for "four-speed", either manual transmission or automatic transmission. Details: http://members.nbci.com/442clone/transmission.htm |
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Abbreviation for "four-wheel drive". A permanent 4WD has a center differential whereas a part-time 4WD does not. Details: http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/articles/difflocks.html |
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Abbreviation for "four-wheel steering", which is a system in which the rear wheels have their own steering linkage, connected mechanically and/or electronically with the front-wheel linkage, and turn either parallel with or counter to the front wheels. Four wheels steering greatly improves the maneuverability of the machine and improves the turning circle by about 40%. Details: http://www.frazier.co.uk/fourwhee.htm |
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Abbreviation for a hatchback body style with five doors. Details: http://www.peter-waugh.co.uk/ff1.htm |
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Abbreviation for "five-speed", either manual transmission or automatic transmission. Details: http://www.twinsaabs.com/tranny/tranny_info.html |
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Abbreviation for a "six-speed" manual transmission. Details: http://www.stealth316.com/2-5spdto6spd.htm |
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Abbreviation for eight-track tape player found in many '60s and some '70s cars. Details: http://www.8trackheaven.com/gbook2.html |
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