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• Ducati 999R Xerox
  ...more stringent rules than European championships with regard to modifying mechanical parts and chassis, production models need to more closely match the racing That 150 hp at 9,750 rpm is the most power ever to grace a production Ducati trellis frame, until the subsequent 1098
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• Air brake (road vehicle)
  ...em applies and releases the parking brakes when one uses the parking brake control. An air brake system uses air as a way to transmit pressure from the driver's control to the service brake. It also includes an air-over-hydraulic brake system.
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• Ignition system
  ===Mechanical ignition=== The power source is a lead-acid battery, kept charged by the car's electrical system,
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• Powertrain
  ...ain''' or '''powertrain''' refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the [[int ...r world for propulsion purposes. This includes the utilisation of multiple power sources and non–wheel-based vehicles.
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• Automatic transmission
  ...c transmissions, particularly earlier ones, reduce [[fuel efficiency]] and power. Where fuel is expensive and, thus, engines generally smaller, these penalt ...device connecting the engine and the transmission. It takes the place of a mechanical [[clutch]], allowing the engine to remain running at rest without stalling.
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• Hydropneumatic suspension
  ...features such as the [[clutch]], [[Citroën DS|turning headlamps]] and even power windows. The suspension system usually features [[Height adjustable suspen ...er the years, including variable ride firmness ([[Hydractive]]) and active control of body roll ([[Citroën Activa|Activa]]). The latest incarnation features
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• Frame (vehicle)
  ...wlAndChassis.jpg|thumb|left|1950s [[Jeep]] cowl and chassis [[Jeep Forward Control|FC]] for others to convert into finished vehicles.]] ...[[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], [[driveshaft]], [[Differential (mechanical device)|differential]], and [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. A body (so
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• Fully-automatic transmission
  ...c transmissions, particularly earlier ones, reduce [[fuel efficiency]] and power. Where fuel is expensive and, thus, engines generally smaller, these penalt ...device connecting the engine and the transmission. It takes the place of a mechanical [[clutch]], allowing the engine to remain running at rest without stalling.
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• De Tomaso Biguà
  | Power ...Ford and includes amenities such as ABS, climate control, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and leather seats. Production was expected to be in the nei
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• Oversteer
  ...ctors such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension, and driver control. The driving technique called [[opposite lock]] is meant to cope in this c ...]] cars are generally more prone to oversteer, in particular when applying power in a tight corner. This occurs because the rear tires must handle both the
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• All wheel drive
  ...via a plain [[differential (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...usively of [[off-road]] vehicles, powering all four wheels provides better control on slick ice and is an important part of [[Rallying|rally racing]] on mostl
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• Mopeds
  ...legal literature normally defined by limits on engine displacement, speed, power output, transmissions, or the requirement of pedals. Moped classification i ...ng them a form of [[hybrid transport]], using both human power and machine power. Because of their small size, many jurisdictions consider them "limited sp
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• Turbo
  ...tage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...tude, the power recovery of a turbocharger makes a big difference to total power output of both engine types. This last factor makes turbocharging [[aircraf
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• Ferrari F2002
  ...ry [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] [[BMW Sauber|BMW]] but perhaps a little down on power, and on a par with the 2002 season's [[McLaren]] car. *[[Steering]]: Ferrari Power Assisted Steering
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• Car safety
  ...] and wheel bounce, which degrade braking, handling and ride, and increase mechanical loads. *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven w
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• Passive safety
  ...] and wheel bounce, which degrade braking, handling and ride, and increase mechanical loads. *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven w
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• Briggs and Stratton
  ...'s largest manufacturer of [[air-cooled]] [[gasoline engine]]s for outdoor power equipment. ...on engines are very commonly used on [[lawnmower]]s, as well as [[kart]]s, power washers, [[wood chipper]]s, etc. Their engines are known for their durabi
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• Lancia Flavia
  ...or ''sport'' version. The sport version has twin [[carburetor]]s for extra power (just over 100 hp/75 kW), however this version of the engine was ...eed manual gearbox. Towards the end of the [[sixties]], when [[Fiat]] took control of the company, the Vignale and Zagato versions were discontinued, and the
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• Horsepower
  ...icularly in the [[automobile|automotive]] industry for listing the maximum power of [[internal-combustion engine]]s. ...und-force|lbf]]·[[minute|min]]⁻¹. This is sometimes called a ''mechanical'' horsepower to distinguish it from the other definitions of horsepower bel
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• Hybrid vehicle drivetrain
  ...oth an on-board [[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle [[Ground propulsion|propulsion]]. There are many ways to ...a higher voltage than the normal automotive 12 volts. Accessories such as power steering and air conditioning are powered by electric motors instead of bei
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