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• Traction control
  ...but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...hill, giving full gas and letting the car's TCS take care of the throttle control will allow to scale slopes that are nigh-on impossible without TCS.
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• Launch control
  '''Launch control''' refers to an electronic device that is used to assist a [[Formula 1]] dr ...iving aids there were semi-automatic [[transmission]], [[ABS]], [[traction control]] and [[active suspension]]. The [[pinnacle]] of the driving aids was achie
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• Electronic control unit
  In automotive electronics, an '''electronic control unit''' (ECU) is an [[embedded system]] that controls one or more of the el * [[Engine Control Unit]] - ECU
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...el of boost maintained by the [[turbocharger]] (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals. === Control of Fuel Injection ===
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• Transmission Control Unit
  ...lly uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the [[Engine Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle f ...day designs exist from several stages of electronic automatic transmission control development.
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• Automobile emissions control
  ...lution]]-causing emissions produced by [[automobile]]s. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale i ...tmospheric pressure. This pressure must be relieved, and before emissions control it was simply vented into the atmosphere.
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• Electronic Stability Control
  ...hicle's handling]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...]], Delphi and TRW, usually under the broader name of Electronic Stability Control, which is the more common term recognized by the [[Society of Automotive En
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• Cornering Brake Control
  [[File:Cornering Brake Control.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Cornering Brake Control''' [http://www.bmw.com <small>Source</small>]]] '''Cornering Brake Control''' or '''CBC''' is an [[automotive]] [[Automobile safety|safety system]] de
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• Electronic stability control
  ...e a vehicle's cornering performance; rather it helps to minimize a loss of control. The [[NHTSA]] estimates 5,300-9,600 traffic fatalities could be avoided i ...d [[Toyota]] introduced their first [[traction control system]]s. Traction control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttle to keep traction wh
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• Electronic control unit
  In automotive electronics, an '''electronic control unit''' (ECU) is an [[embedded system]] that controls one or more of the el * [[Engine Control Unit]] - ECU
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• Traction control
  ...but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of control when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ...hill, giving full gas and letting the car's TCS take care of the throttle control will allow to scale slopes that are nigh-on impossible without TCS.
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• Transmission Control Unit
  ...lly uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the [[Engine Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle f ...day designs exist from several stages of electronic automatic transmission control development.
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• Cornering Brake Control
  [[File:Cornering Brake Control.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Cornering Brake Control''' [http://www.bmw.com <small>Source</small>]]] '''Cornering Brake Control''' or '''CBC''' is an [[automotive]] [[Automobile safety|safety system]] de
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• Launch control
  '''Launch control''' refers to an electronic device that is used to assist a [[Formula 1]] dr ...iving aids there were semi-automatic [[transmission]], [[ABS]], [[traction control]] and [[active suspension]]. The [[pinnacle]] of the driving aids was achie
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• Continental AG
  ...rt, is a manufacturer of [[tire]]s, [[brake]] systems, [[vehicle stability control]] systems, and other automobile parts based in [[Hanover]], [[Germany]]. ...l Automotive Systems]] division also makes electronic brake and [[traction control system]]s.
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• Pneumatics
  *[[pneumatic flow control]] *[[Control valves|control valve]]
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• Cagiva N 90
  ...vious model to the updated engine (cylinder and piston) and the electronic control valve.
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• Gruppo di Investigazione Criminalità Organizzata
  ...ights against international illegal drugs trafficking, customs and borders control, financial crimes, Anti-Mafia operations, illegal immigration, maintaining
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• Beam axle
  ...ring]]s. In some cases, a [[Panhard rod]] or similar device may be used to control the lateral motion of the axle. ...in which the beam axle also functions as an [[sway bar|anti-roll bar]] to control the roll motion of the body.
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• Electronic brakeforce distribution
  ...heel lockup. EBD instead applies brake force precisely through electronic control. It recognises that driving conditions, braking situations and vehicle weig *[[Cornering Brake Control]]
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• Dwell cam
  ...forwards/backwards. A separate adjustable sliding block or link is used to control the amount of forwards/backards movement of the dog.
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• Vehicle interior equipment
  Ancillary equipment such as [[stereo]]s, [[air conditioning]], [[cruise control]], car [[phone]]s, [[positioning system]]s, cup holders, etc.
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• F4 layout
  ...le and drives all four wheels. This layout is typically chosen for better control on many surfaces, and is an important part of rally racing as well as the m
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• Snecma
  ...]], the [[Rolls-Royce Olympus|RR/Snecma Olympus 593]]. In 1968 Snecma took control of [[Hispano-Suiza]], [[Sochata]] and [[Bugatti]]. Bugatti's automobile bac ...pano was formed in which Snecma held a stake. In [[1973]] Snecma took full control of Messier-Hispano. In 1977 this landing gear business was further consolid
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• Alfa Romeo Spyder
  ...Dynamic Control) with sporty, non-intrusive calibration, is also fitted to control the Spider's dynamic behavior. An electronic system called MSR is also fitt
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• Electronic Stability Control
  ...hicle's handling]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...]], Delphi and TRW, usually under the broader name of Electronic Stability Control, which is the more common term recognized by the [[Society of Automotive En
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• Ariete
  ==Fire control and observation== ...t data. The computer calculates the fire control algorithms and is used to control the gun, the sighting systems and the laser rangefinder.
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• Sequential manual transmission
  ...ould take up too much space in the confines of a motorcycle frame. Having control over the gear shifter with the rider's left foot frees the his hands to ope ...own-shift. The [[paddle-shift]] system will use a sophisticated electronic control unit to provide the necessary intelligence to operate the shift mechanism.
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• Drivetrain
  *electronic valve control *downsizing (lower displacement, electronic valve control EVC)
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• Anti-lock braking system
  ...the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control). ...teer]] [[ESP]] (Electronic Stability Program) and [[CBC]] (Cornering Brake Control), among others. Not only that, but the whole system now weighs less than 2
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...el of boost maintained by the [[turbocharger]] (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals. === Control of Fuel Injection ===
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• Campagnola
  ...rst phases of the emergency. It carries loudspeakers and other command and control [[equipment]].
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• Electro-pneumatic brake system on British railway trains
  ...was inconsistent and not self-lapping (that is, the position of the brake control valve set the rate of change of brake force, not the level of the brake for ...ll fleet of locomotives were built for the Southern Region and had a brake control system fitted that was compatible for interoperability purposes.)
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• Trail braking
  This technique is commonly used when racing, but can enhance control and add more evasive options for street riders making it very worthwhile to
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• Double wishbone
  ...ertical movement. Double-wishbone designs allow the engineer to carefully control the motion of the wheel throughout suspension travel, controlling such para
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• Shock absorber
  ...eeding the allowed range of [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] movement. Control of excessive suspension movement without shock absorption requires stiffer ...the vehicle is operated. The ultimate control is provided by dynamic valve control via computer in response to sensors, giving both a smooth ride and a firm s
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• Ferrari 360 Challenge
  ...control (ASR). In Race mode and with the ASR disengaged, there's a launch control facility as used in Formula 1, a feature designed to give drivers the faste
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• Multi-link suspension
  The arms have to control [[Toe (automotive)|toe]]/steer and lateral compliance. This needs a pair of The arms have to control [[camber]], particularly the way that the camber changes as the wheel moves
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• Brake-by-wire
  ...e traditional mechanical and hydraulic [[control system]]s with electronic control systems using [[electromechanical]] actuators and [[human-machine interface (i) [[Processor]]s including an [[Electronic Control Unit]] (ECU) and other local processors
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• Weight distribution
  ...s [[Center_of_pressure#Aircraft|center of pressure]] to avoid losing pitch control. In military transport aircraft, it is common to have a [[loadmaster]] as
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• Threshold braking
  ...raking''' or '''limit braking''' is a technique wherein the driver adjusts control of the [[brake]] system in an attempt to maximize the braking [[force]] of
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• Liguria
  ...the area was under either [[Duchy of Milan|Milanese]] or [[France|French]] control, the [[Republic of Genoa]] ruled the area until 1796, when the French Revol
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• Tom Sneva
  ...s. In [[1986]], Sneva was warming up his car during the pace lap, but lost control and crashed before the race started. In [[1987]], Sneva crashed three cars,
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• Variable displacement
  * DaimlerChrysler Active Cylinder Control (ACC) (for Mercedes-Benz)
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• Dardo IFV
  ...on systems while Oto Melara is responsible for the weapons system and fire control system. Fire control is provided by the Galileo Avionica Hitfist integrated fire control system which is capable of measuring target speed and range. The commander
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• Ducati 1198
  ...nd torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, the addition of traction control and lighter fairings on the S model and few minor paint changes. Another ca ...erage fuel consumption, remaining fuel meter, immobilizer, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) system enabled.
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• Taupo Motorsport Park
  ...floor pit garages, 13 first floor corporate suites and a second floor race control/corporate/catering complex. The track also features an [[NHRA]] standard [[
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• Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine
  ...the [[Variator|Camshaft Phase Variator]] and the air intake Variable Inlet Control on the 1.8 and 2.0 litre versions. ==Variable Inlet Control==
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• Piston ring
  ...the liner which lubricates the piston skirt and the compression rings (oil control rings). Typical compression ring designs will have an essentially rectangul ...consist of two scraping lands of various detailed form. The multipiece oil control rings usually consist of two rails or segments (these are thin steel rings)
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• Vehicle dynamics
  ...ysics]], [[electrical engineering]], [[communication]]s, [[psychology]], [[control theory]], etc. * [[Electronic Stability Control]] (ESC)
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• Polizia di Stato
  ...ces to regulate traffic, providing escorts for road safety, protection and control of the road network, rescue operations and cooperation in the collection of ...avelers and their belongings on trains and at stations plus the safety and control of dangerous goods. Railroad Police officers patrol, in particular, long-di
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• Ferrari 308GTB
  ...p;kW) at 6,600&nbsp;rpm thanks to [[Automobile emissions control|emissions control]] devices.
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• Automobile emissions control
  ...lution]]-causing emissions produced by [[automobile]]s. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale i ...tmospheric pressure. This pressure must be relieved, and before emissions control it was simply vented into the atmosphere.
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• Unsprung weight
  ...rung mass can lead to severe wheel hop, compromising traction and steering control.
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• Subframe
  # A simple "axle" type which usually carries the lower control arms and steering rack.
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• Valvetrain
  ...an all-encompassing term used to described the mechanisms and parts which control the operation of the valves.
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• Engine braking
  ...ngine braking passively reduces wear on brakes and helps a driver maintain control of the car. It is always active when the foot is lifted off the accelerator ...(shifting into a lower gear) is only advantageous when it is necessary to control speed while driving down very steep and long slopes. It should be applied b
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• Hydraulic fluid
  ...Hydraulic systems are very common in [[aircraft]] [[Flight controls|flight control systems]]. ...ectly by input from the aircrew (hydro-mechanical) or by computers obeying control laws (fly by wire). See [[flight controls]].
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• Ferrari 308
  ...p;kW) at 6,600&nbsp;rpm thanks to [[Automobile emissions control|emissions control]] devices.
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• Smeg
  ...is still in the hands of the Bertazzoni family, currently under the direct control of Roberto Bertazzoni. Its headquarters remain a short distance from Guasta Spares can be expensive for Smeg machines. Notably parts such as control modules (timers and PCB controls) seem expensive as do many cosmetic items
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• Electromagnetic brake
  ...generate a magnetic field intersecting the disc. The electromagnet allows control of the braking action by varying the strength of the magnetic field; to pro
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• Sports car
  ...on [[car handling|handling]]&mdash;the ability of the driver to remain in control of the car under challenging conditions such as when the car's tires begin ...ability of a car to "[[Drift_racing|drift]]" around corners without losing control.
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• Air brake (aircraft)
  In [[aeronautics]] '''air brakes''' are a type of [[flight controls|flight control]] used on [[aircraft]] to reduce speed during landing.
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• Emergency brake
  In trains, control of emergency brakes is made available to the traveling [[passenger]]s. Acti
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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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• Wishbone suspension
  ...ertical movement. Double-wishbone designs allow the engineer to carefully control the motion of the wheel throughout suspension travel, controlling such para
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• Firing order
  ...ent system]] and [[ignition system|direct ignition]], the [[ECU|Electronic Control Unit]] (ECU) takes care of the correct firing sequence.
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• Cockpit
  In most cockpits the pilot's control column or [[joystick]] is located centrally ([[centre stick]]), although in ...or [[HOTAS]] concept,. These controls may be then further augmented by new control media such as head pointing with a Helmet Mounted Sighting System or Direct
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• Ducati Multistrada 1200
  ...wer with relaxed throttle response) and [[traction control system|traction control]] adjustable through eight levels. S models also include [[anti-lock brakin
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• Maserati Kyalami
  ..., stiff chassis offering excellent body control and an agile, very easy to control handling. The performance offered by the big bore 4.9 V8 was also excellent
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• Giottiline
  ...of space is devoted to the development of prototypes, research and quality control.
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• Benelli 250 2C
  |Fuel control || OHV
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• Live axle
  ...m]]s, [[semi-trailing arm]]s, [[Panhard rod]], and/or [[Watts linkage]] to control the vertical and lateral movements of the axle. Others, particularly older
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• Fiat 130 HP Corsa
  ...studied for a fantastic performance to satisfy this tax. The brake levers, control gear and the steering column are built with tubes drilled to lighten up the
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• Leslie Graham
  ...this was not to be. In the Friday's Senior TT in the Isle of Man Les lost control of the bike at high speed as he took the rise after the bottom of Bray Hill
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• Gastone Brilli-Peri
  ...he car bounced on the irregular surface of the track, the driver could not control it anymore and went straight into the right embankment being ejected from t
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• Maserati Shamal
  ...ior of the Shamal features extended [[leather]] seat cushions, temperature control and the famous Maserati oval clock, which is situated in the centre of the ...ransmission]] and an electronic active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] control system. This system updates the adjustment on each wheel, based on road con
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• Jean Bugatti
  ...he village of Duppigheim, 30-year-old Jean Bugatti was killed when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. He is interred in the Bugatti famil
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• Truck Racing
  ...y over 30 teams regularly compete. The sporting regulations came under the control of the [[FIA]] later to ensure that the vehicles conform to the layout and
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• Mid-engine design
  ...d traction control systems work better, by providing them more traction to control. The mid-engine layout may make a vehicle safer, since an accident can occu
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• SCAT
  ...rano]] had formed another company (Ceirano SA) and in time managed to take control of SCAT again, merging his other company into it in 1923. ...difficulties and cash flow and over time, Ceirano be managed to take back control of SCAT, merging with its other company in 1923.
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• Engine knocking
  ...g the knocking and protecting the engine. See also [[Automatic Performance Control]] (APC).
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• F.M.
  ...The engine was a two-stroke 125 cc with a three-speed [[gearbox]] with the control on the handlebar and a chain driven [[transmission]]. The 1950-54 productio
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• Parmigiano Reggiano
  The name is trademarked, and in Italy there is a legal exclusive control exercised over its production and sales by the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese C
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• Parmigiano-Reggiano
  The name is trademarked, and in Italy there is a legal exclusive control exercised over its production and sales by the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese C
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• Automatic transmission
  ...re controlled by the Engine Management System or a separate [[Transmission Control Unit|transmission controller]]. (See [[#History and improvements|History an ...shift quality, lower shift times, and (on some newer cars) semi-automatic control, where the driver tells the computer when to shift. The result is an impres
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• Ducati 999R Xerox
  ...al exhaust rear section (no catalytic converter), and a special electronic control unit to match. This improves performance and reduces the weight by 3&nbsp;k *Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
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• Ducati 851
  *Valve control: Desmodromic
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• Fully-automatic transmission
  ...re controlled by the Engine Management System or a separate [[Transmission Control Unit|transmission controller]]. (See [[#History and improvements|History an ...]]s and shift quality, and (on some newer cars) also allows semi-automatic control, where the driver tells the computer when to shift. The result is an impres
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• Ignition system
  ...ints were still used but they only handled a low current which was used to control the high primary current through a solid state switching system. Soon, howe ...l control and ignition into one electronic system known as an [[electronic control unit|engine management system]].
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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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• Connecting rod
  ...ve a much larger [[factor of safety]], and often more systematic [[quality control]]. ...onnecting rods made using [[powder metallurgy]], which allows more precise control of size and weight with less machining and less excess mass to be machined
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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 ...speed turns is often reduced or eliminated electronically through traction control (if the sanctioning body allows their use). Nevertheless, the required fro
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• Lamborghini V10
  ; Fuel system : two electronic throttle bodies, Drive by Wire control
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• Ducati M620 Monster
  |Clutch || APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
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• Sway bar
  ...ension's springs stiffer in the vertical plane, which allows improved body control with less compromise of [[ride quality]]. ...l bars that can be connected or disconnected automatically by a suspension-control [[computer]], reducing body lean in turns while improving rough-road ride q
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• Coil bind
  ...ion (vehicle)#Springs and dampers|springs]] and very stiff rear springs to control the [[Aircraft attitude|pitch attitude]] of the body. This is in contrast w
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• Vacuum brake
  When a locomotive is coupled to the vehicles, the driver moves his brake control to the "release" position and air is exhausted from the train pipe, creatin ...ifferential forces the piston upwards, applying the brakes. The driver can control the severity of the braking effort by admitting more or less air to the tra
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• Ducati 1000 DS
  |Clutch || Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
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• Powertrain
  [[electronic valve control]] (EVC), low pressure [[exhaust gas recirculation]] (EGR), and advanced com ...chnology that more thoroughly and accurately measures and enables improved control of all of the steps in powertrain manufacturing processes.
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• Lamborghini Raptor
  ...blo]], but eliminating the [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] and [[traction control]], as well as the extensive use of [[carbon fiber]] for the body work made
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• Oulton Park
  ...e off camber nature of the corner caused a car to become very difficult to control. The kerbing and camber tended to make the car veer to the outside of the
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• Ducati ST3
  |Clutch || Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
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• Piston
  ...piston and the [[cylinder (engine)|cylinder]] wall, and one or more ''oil control ring''s below the compression rings. The head of the piston can be flat, bu
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• Driving
  Driving includes knowing how to operate the mechanisms which control the speed and direction (which in technical terminology are both components *by other personnel than the driver, often remotely from a [[traffic control]] point.
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• Electronic stability control
  ...e a vehicle's cornering performance; rather it helps to minimize a loss of control. The [[NHTSA]] estimates 5,300-9,600 traffic fatalities could be avoided i ...d [[Toyota]] introduced their first [[traction control system]]s. Traction control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttle to keep traction wh
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• Knurling
  [[Tool]] handles, [[pencil|mechanical pencils]], [[barbell]] bars, and control knobs on electronic equipment are frequently knurled.
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• 1937 Czechoslovakian Grand Prix
  ...the gravel surface as he pulled away from the field. On lap five Lang lost control of his Mercedes and left the road and ploughed into some bystanders, killin
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• Ferrari F2008
  ...moves most of the driver aids used in previous seasons, including traction control, engine braking and electronically assisted starting system. It also makes
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• Bugatti Model 100
  ...sandwich” method as the fuselage and wing, Bugatti’s design for the V-tail control system was awarded a French patent in 1939.
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• FIA Formula Two Championship
  ...loop pneumatic valve boost control for absolutely precise automatic boost control.
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• MacPherson strut
  ...preassembled into a unit; also by eliminating the [[double wishbone|upper control arm]], it allows for more width in the engine bay, which is useful for smal
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• Air filter
  == Climate control air filters == ...on at high airflow rates, and they tend to increase [[Automobile emissions control|exhaust emissions]] of unburned [[hydrocarbons]] due to oil aspiration when
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• Alfa Romeo 166
  The car was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo under the control of [[Walter de'Silva]], and was [[Facelift (automobile)|facelifted]] in 200 ...e wipers, [[cruise control]], [[HVAC|climate control]] and ICS (Integrated Control System) with colour screen. Options included [[high-intensity discharge lam
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• Group N
  ...ening within set limits and baffled sumps) although the choice of [[Engine Control Unit|ECU]] is free, and this can liberate some extra power itself, and most
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• Innocenti
  ...[Ghia]]). The car was produced by OSI (near Milan). In 1972 BLMC took over control of the company.
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• Jochen Rindt
  ...he 1970 Italian Grand Prix in [[Monza]], near [[Milan]], Jochen Rindt lost control of his car upon braking for the Parabolica, possibly one of his four wheel
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• GM High Feature engine
  ...t and connecting rods, [[VLIM|variable intake]], and [[electronic throttle control]]. It was developed by the same international team responsible for the [[GM
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• Transmission
  ...er to control the number of gears in use or select reverse, though precise control of which gear is in use is not possible. ...chless manual". Many of these transmissions allow the driver to give full control to the computer.
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• Magneti Marelli
  ...rear lighting systems), Powertrain (gasoline, diesel and multi-fuel engine control systems; robotized gear-box Selespeed), Electronic Systems (instrument clus
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• Ferrari 348
  ...r, double-redundant Anti-Lock Braking systems. Traction Control and Launch Control are 348 aftermarket options available through Gemballa, among others. ...revised which greatly enhanced its super-car-level handling, ride and body control. The 348 [[Spyder|Spider]] (convertible) model was also introduced, in-line
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• Car safety
  *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven w ...rs to intervene when the car senses a possible loss of control. The car's control unit can reduce power from the engine and even apply the brakes to prevent
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• Passive safety
  *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven w ...rs to intervene when the car senses a possible loss of control. The car's control unit can reduce power from the engine and even apply the brakes to prevent
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• Knockhill Racing Circuit
  ...nce sessions. There are many different experiences available from the skid control course to the offroad rally stage driving. Best sellers are the 4x4 driving
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• Alfa Romeo Brera
  ...ive graphical interface, as well as a new arrangement of dials for climate control. Changes have also been made to the painting on the dash, control panel and sporty steering-wheel, so conferring a plucky look to the entire
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• Innocenti Regent
  ...yland Princess|Princess]], but because British Leyland management, keen to control costs, wanted to install the existing E-Series engine and bulky heating sys
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• Project 1221
  ...available with a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, whilst the traction control system can also be disengaged.
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• Roadway noise
  ...d. After passage of the [[National Environmental Policy Act]] and [[Noise Control Act]], the demand for detailed analysis soared, and decision makers began t ...hanges in the 1970s, and at this juncture are probably optimized for noise control, given the needs of safety for a significant grip by the tread.
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• Twin-clutch gearbox
  ...g model. The first actual DCT's came along in the 1980s when computers to control the shifts were compact enough: the [[PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung)]] used i
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• Opes
  |Suspension Front || independent with leaf springs and the triangular control arm
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• Tractor
  ...ke a tight turn. The split brake pedal is also used in mud or soft dirt to control a tire that spins due to loss of traction. The operator presses both pedals ...road in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] it is mandatory to use the foot pedal to control engine speed.
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• Ermenegildo Zegna
  Aldo and Angelo Zegna took control of the company in [[1966]] when their father died at the age of 74. All Zeg
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• Camshaft
  ...rotation of the [[crankshaft]] is of critical importance. Since the valves control the flow of fuel intake and exhaust, they must be opened and closed at the
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• Grand Prix motorcycle racing
  ...ry]], [[Electronic control unit|engine management system]]s and [[traction control]], [[disk brake|carbon disk brakes]], and advanced engine technology such a ...often deliberately detune their engines to allow their riders a chance to control them, with most not making more than the 180 to 190 bhp (135 to 140 kW) of
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• Lancia Ypsilon
  ...raking system|ABS]], [[air conditioning]] and optional CD player, [[cruise control]], alloy wheels and a [[sequential manual gearbox]]. A five-door [[mini MPV
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• Piaggio
  In [[1959]], Piaggio came under the control of the Agnelli family, the owners of car maker [[Fiat|Fiat SpA]]. Resultant In 1959, Piaggio came under the control of the Agnelli family, the owners of car maker [[Fiat|Fiat SpA]]. Vespa thr
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• Fiat Sedici
  ...x4 modes. Car also has [[Electronic Stability Control|electronic stability control (ESC)]] on option list and [[Diesel particulate filter|diesel particulate f
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• Twin-clutch Gearbox
  ...model. The first actual DCT's came along in the 1980's when computers to control the shifts were compact enough: the [[PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungs)]] used
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• Ferrari F430
  ...first application of Ferrari's '''[[manettino]]''' steering wheel-mounted control knob. Drivers can select from five different settings which modify the veh ...ogy borrowed from Ferrari's legendary Formula 1 racing program. The launch control is unavailable in U.S.-spec F430's, presumably due to liability issues.
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• Hydropneumatic suspension
  ...er the years, including variable ride firmness ([[Hydractive]]) and active control of body roll ([[Citroën Activa|Activa]]). The latest incarnation features ...t of an air/oil suspension to combine a new level of softness with vehicle control and [[self-leveling]]
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• Air brake (rail)
  [[Image:Westinghouse Air Brake control handle and valve.jpg|thumb|200px|Control handle and valve for a Westinghouse Air Brake.]] ...quired to risk life and limb to stop a train, and with the engineer now in control of the brakes, misunderstood whistle signals were eliminated. As a result,
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• Pirelli
  "Power is nothing without control," is the well known [[slogan]] of Pirelli Tyre Company and is featured in n
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• Ferrari F2002
  ...a new fluid traction control system to replace the previous 2001 traction control system, and upright aerodynamically shaped periscopic exhaust outlets at th
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• World Touring Car Championship
  ...intake geometry]], [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS brakes]] and [[traction control]].
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• Comuni
  ...' (municipal police) which is responsible for public order duties. Traffic control is their main function in addition to controlling commercial establishments
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• Storero
  In 1908, [[Fiat]] took control of the firm and four years later in 1912, and also in [[Turin]], Storero cr
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• Engine tuning
  ...tronics|electronically]], by changing the [[firmware]] of the [[Electronic control unit|engine management system]] (EMS). This ''[[chip tuning]]'' often works ...tronics|electronically]], by changing the [[firmware]] of the [[Electronic control unit|engine management system]] (EMS). This ''[[chip tuning]]'' also works
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• Maserati Birdcage 75th
  ...the lone demonstrator model lacks air-conditioning or any form of climate control, and the bubble provides substantial 'glasshouse effect', journalists (incl ...of the car is ''connectivity'' and "the centre of the steering wheel is a control device that is very similar to a cellphone". The car has a [[bluetooth]] he
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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.]]
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• Ducati 749
  * Clutch: Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
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• Alfa Romeo 75
  ...ter 156 Sports Wagon. This version was, however, nixed after [[Fiat]] took control of Alfa Romeo.
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• Superbike World Championship
  ===2004 - control tyres=== ...ms have had to run on [[Pirelli]] control tyres. The decision to award the control tyre to [[Pirelli]] was controversial. The [[Pirelli]] tyres were nowhere n
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• Volterra
  ...ce. When the Florentian Republic fell in [[1530]], Volterra came under the control of the [[Medici]] family and later followed the history of the [[Grand Duch
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• Lada
  ...ed to other makes of car. Confronted with the need to meet new EU emission control requirements and with a shortage of certain imported components, AutoVAZ de ...n the UK. These required some local modification in order to meet emission control regulations current in the UK. A few Lada enthusiasts make the trip to [[Ta
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• Four-wheel drive
  ...via a plain [[differential (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...term with [[off-road vehicle]]s, 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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• Child safety lock
  ...are electromagnetic cabinet locking devices that are activated via remote control[http://www.SlyLock.com].
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• Continuously variable transmission
  CVT control computers often emulate the traditional abrupt gear changes, especially at .... The satisfying [[jerk]] of a non-CVT transmission can be emulated by CVT control [[software]] though, eliminating this marketing problem.
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• Ducati 749/R/S
  |Clutch || Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |Clutch || Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch
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• Turbo
  ...ntrol]], the engine's [[electronic control unit]] or an after market boost control computer. Another method of raising the boost pressure is through the use o ...trolled by a membrane identical to the one on a wastegate but the level of control required is a bit different. The first car manufacturer to use these turbos
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• Cagliari
  ...in the 7th century BC. It passed with the rest of the island first to the control of [[Carthage]] and then to [[Rome]] in [[238 BC]] when the [[Ancient Rome| ...e four Italian "maritime republics" that during the middle ages fought for control of the [[Mediterranean]] sea and its commercial routes. The other [[mariti
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• Distributor
  * [[electronic control unit]]
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• Engine
  ...with automobile owners. This is partially due to the improvement of engine control systems (computers) and forced induction (turbos and superchargers), giving ...ating characteristics. However, the gasoline engine, with its new emission-control devices to improve emission performance, has not yet been challenged signif
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• Ettore Bugatti
  ...ecline. World War II ruined the factory in Molsheim, and the company lost control of the property. During the war, Bugatti planned a new factory at Levalloi
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• Marine engine
  ...with automobile owners. This is partially due to the improvement of engine control systems (computers) and forced induction (turbos and superchargers), giving ...ating characteristics. However, the gasoline engine, with its new emission-control devices to improve emission performance, has not yet been challenged signif
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• Aprilia Tuono 1000R
  ...tbound damping, as well as preload control. The Tuono 1000 R only provides control of preload and inbound damping. This directy implies that the stock Tuono i
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• De Tomaso Biguà
  ...e taken styling cues from Ford and includes amenities such as ABS, climate control, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and leather seats. Production was e ...y tires and strong Brembo brakes. It rode well yet provided excellent body control. There was no understeer expected for a front [[V8]] [[sportscar|sports car
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• Semi-automatic transmission
  ...anual. Gears can be selected using either stick or paddles, both in manual control and as a temporal change in automatic mode (for example before starting to
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• Linkage (mechanical)
  ...png|thumb|right|300px|A [[Centrifugal governor|flyball governor]] for flow control. A [[water turbine]] spins the governor, which controls the water flow, whi Even though [[servomechanism]]s with digital control are common, and at first glance easy to use, some motion problems (especial
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• Illy
  After the [[Second World War]], control of the company passed to Ernesto Illy, son of the founder, who started a re
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• Cagiva C594
  The bike was fitted with a control unit with 3 different mappings with the ignition and the engine a counter w
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• Zanussi
  ...service had adversely affected sales whilst service was under Electrolux’s control.
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• Tiptronic
  Though Tiptronic transmissions allow the driver a certain measure of discrete control, the Tiptronic design is implemented using a [[torque converter]] like othe
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• Alessandro de Tomaso
  .... As well as the [[Ghia]] and [[Vignale]] coachbuilding studios, he gained control of the [[Benelli]] and [[Moto Guzzi]] motorcycle firms, the [[Innocenti]] c
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• Ferrari 308 GTB
  ...p;kW) at 6,600&nbsp;rpm thanks to [[Automobile emissions control|emissions control]] devices.
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• Lancia Eta-30/50HP
  ...(mechanical)|exchange]] ( box in aluminum alloys) to 4 reports the reverse control lever side of the gearbox ratios: 4651:1 at first, second 2326:1, 1550:1 at
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• Fuel injection
  ...lications needed to comply with increasingly-strict [[automobile emissions control|exhaust emission]] regulations of the 1970s and 1980s gradually eroded and ...of these goals are conflicting, and it is impractical for a single engine control system to fully optimize all criteria simultaneously. In practice, automoti
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• Desmodromic valve
  ...ones) that allow exhaust gases out. This refers, for example, to the valve control system used in [[Ducati]] engines: both valve movements (opening and closin
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• Alfa Romeo 147
  ...the radio with CD player with controls on the driving-wheel, to the Cruise Control and rear spoiler with VDC.
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• Catalytic converter
  ...types designed to reduce combined NO_x+HC [[automobile emissions control|emission]]s from 12 [[gram]]/[[horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|BHP]]hour *[[Automobile emissions control]]
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• FF layout
  ...celeration unloads the front wheels and reduces grip. Electronic traction control can avoid wheelspin but largely negates the benefit of extra power.
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• Fuel pump
  Some cars with an [[electronic control unit]] have safety [[logic]] that will shut the electric fuel pump off even
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• Lombards
  ...he [[12th century]]. The [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantines]] managed to retain control of the area of Ravenna and Rome, linked by a thin link running through [[Pe ...centralize powers over time; but, in this attempt, they definitively lost control over [[Spoleto]] and [[Benevento]].
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• Emilio Materassi
  ...ian Grand Prix]] held at the [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza]], Materassi lost control on the 17th lap and was killed instantly when the car crashed into a grands
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• Alfa Romeo 156
  ...informatics and a [[Bose]] stereo system were available. Also ESP and slip control ASR came as standard.
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• Suspension (vehicle)
  ...eight. This allows the vehicle to perform properly under a heavy load when control is limited by the [[inertia]] of the load. Riding in an empty truck used fo ...r considerably less than the spring rate. Commonly, springs are mounted on control arms, swing arms or some other pivoting suspension member. Consider the exa
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• Watt's linkage
  ...ing the read axle from rotating is then needed which is a form of "caster" control. Often times only one side is "floated" which eliminates the axle rotation
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• Ferrari F12berlinetta
  ...action control system|traction control]]. The car's stability and traction control, suspension and other settings are controlled by the [[Manettino dial]] mou
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• Power steering
  ...m gradually reduces the level of power assist. In this way, the driver can control the car even more precisely than with conventional power steering.
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• Casu marzu
  ...l/Entomology/filth%20flies.pdf Filth Flies: Significance, Surveillance and Control in Contingency Operations (.pdf format)]. Retrieved October 1, 2005.
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• Maserati Coupe
  ...port modes, the driver can select between different [[electronic stability control]] settings and, if installed, different [[active suspension]] settings. The ...he movement of the wheels and car body and transmits this information to a control unit. The vehicle's computer analyzes this data and coordinates it with the
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• A1 Grand Prix cars
  ...ht, cambers and toe, adjustable anti-dive and anti-squat to optimise drive control *Tyres: Michelin control slick and treaded wet tyres
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• Kevin Schwantz
  ...at the [[Hockenheimring]], with his rear tire fish-tailing on the verge of control, will forever typify Schwantz' do or die riding style.
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• Borile
  ...afè Racer which was the bikes concept. After a year of testing and quality control, this new bike was ready to go into mass production in September 2002.
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• List of Formula One fatal accidents
  ...le Stacey died on the 24th lap after a bird flew into his face and he lost control of his car.</small>
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• Weber
  After Webers death in 1945, [[Fiat]] finally assumed control of the company in 1952.
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• Bentivoglio
  ...n a brief period of political tranquility. Always technically under papal control, the city obtained some actual autonomy and recreates a regime of the [[feu
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• Shifter
  ...d Rover Freelander]] introduced a button for that company's [[Hill Descent Control system]] feature, which uses the brakes to simulate the function of a low-r
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• Lancia Flavia
  ...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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• Denny Hulme
  ...- that testing at Kyalami commenced. However, Revson - in the Shadow lost control of his car - before veering head-on into the barriers - Hulme, on the scene ...ant - who for many years showed just why his deft touch, and excellent car control - left him well deserved of his F1 crown in 1967. Denny Hulme, was a true C
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• Touring car racing
  ...more exotic technologies available (for instance, many series insist on a "control tyre" that all competitors must use) and keep the racing close (sometimes b ...ble intake geometry, [[ABS brakes]] and [[traction control system|traction control]].
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• Rallying
  ...rn safety regulations including the [[HANS]] device and improved spectator control policies, but rallying retains its own particular dangers, as shown by the ...contributes to the notion that top rally drivers are some of the best car control experts in the world. Because the drivers don't know exactly what's ahead,
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• Electric car
  The reasons electric motors are used to drive vehicles are their fine control, high efficiency and simple mechanical construction. Electric motors often ...tm] was to decouple the electric motor from the battery through electronic control while employing [[ultra-capacitor]]s to buffer large but short power demand
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• Brake (railway)
  ...still have a role on engines and first few wagons, as they can be used to control the whole train without having to apply the automatic brakes.
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• Cabi-Cattaneo
  ...lled machine tools. Through the use of advanced equipment C.A.B.I. Quality Control can provide precision inspection data.
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• Opposed piston engine
  ...et crank mechanism (runs app. 20° past the outlet to achieve an asymmetric control diagram)<br>
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• Peter Collins
  ...n Grand Prix when disaster struck. Pushing hard to keep pace, Collins lost control of his car and, in Hawthorn's direct sight, spun off the track, disappearin
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• Toro Rosso STR2
  ...ts the cars having electronic driver aids like engine braking and traction control. The car has also been adapted for the new rules on driver safety with high ...e car with the new [[McLaren Electronic Systems]] "Standardised Electronic Control Unit" and evaluated the possibility of re-introducing of slick tyres in the
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• Frank Williams
  ...car from the [[Paul Ricard Circuit]] to the [[Nice]] airport Williams lost control and the car rolled over causing Williams, who may not have been wearing a s
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• Wilbur Shaw
  ...haw was anointed as its president, where he would have complete day-to-day control over the track. To this job, Shaw brought his extensive knowledge of the b
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• Turbocharger
  ...ntrol]], the engine's [[electronic control unit]] or an after market boost control computer. Another method of raising the boost pressure is through the use o ...trolled by a membrane identical to the one on a wastegate but the level of control required is a bit different. The first car manufacturer to use these turbos
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• Siena
  ...and from this has grown modern Siena. Siena may then have been under the control of invading [[Gauls|Gaulish]] forces – who are known to have [[Battle of ...lda|Countess Matilda]] in 1115 the Mark of Tuscia which had been under the control of her family – the Canossa – broke up into several autonomous regions.
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• Benetton Formula
  ...eams found with the software received little to no punishment. No traction control software was found to be in the Benetton cars, however. [[Flavio Briatore]]
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• Enzo Ferrari
  ...[[Auto Union]] and [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] dominated. In 1937 Alfa took control of its racing efforts again, reducing Ferrari to Director of Sports under A
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• AVUS
  The round race control tower (with prominent [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] spo
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• Avus
  The round race control tower (with prominent [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] spo
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• Pagani Huayra
  ...immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery o .... Pushrod operated adjustable Öhlins shock absorbers keep everything under control and have been optimized for the dynamic requirements of the vehicle.
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• Effedi
  ...ading lights and diagnostic lights. Superstar also includes: clock, remote control central locking, left- and right-hand door mirrors, inertia-reel seatbelts,
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• Sprint car
  ...Johnson sold his organisation to DIRT Motorsports, which has attempted to control dirt-track auto racing by acquiring other late model stock car series. Tha
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• List of 24 Hours of Le Mans fatal accidents
  | colspan="6" | Amateur driver Kippeurth lost control of his [[Bugatti]] at the Maison Blanche ("White House") corner in the open | colspan="6" | Exiting the Tetre Rouge corner, Larivière lost control of his car and launched over a [[sandbank]] along the Mulsanne straight. T
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• Campania
  ...ire to modern times. [[Goths]] and the [[Byzantine Empire]] struggled for control during the 5th and 6th centuries, followed by the [[Lombards]], who establi
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• Motto
  ...oupe, the latter being built from 1951 using a Fiat 1100E chassis. In 1965 control of the company passed to the son, Francesco, and they changed their emphasi
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• Rally
  ...rn safety regulations including the [[HANS]] device and improved spectator control policies, but rallying retains its own particular dangers, as shown by the ...contributes to the notion that top rally drivers are some of the best car control experts in the world. Because the drivers don't know exactly what's ahead,
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• Michael Doohan
  ...d that this technique offered Doohan an additional advantage in rear brake control, though there was nothing to stop other riders from trying it (and some did
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• Fiat Stilo
  ...he Stilo was originally offered in some markets with a radar guided cruise control option; it included sensors in the front bumper and rear of the car to adju ...seat fabric, a relocation of the electric mirror controls from the window control console to just behind the gear stick, removal of the centre arm-rest (whic
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• SPA
  ...of which (Espicanardo Cesare, head of a group of wealthy investors), took control of the Most of the shares.
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• Suzuka Circuit
  | colspan="6" | Kawai lost control of the [[Toyota]] at the Degner bend at about 200 km/h, being thrown out of | colspan="6" | Yamakawa lost control of his Kawasaki after after failing to negotiate a curve and crashed into t
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• Circuit Park Zandvoort
  | [[Roger Williamson]] || July 29, 1973 || He lost control of his car during the [[1973 Dutch Grand Prix|F1 Dutch Grand Prix]] and cra
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• Fiat Campagnola
  ...rst phases of the emergency. It carries loudspeakers and other command and control [[equipment]].
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• Karl Wendlinger
  ...alifying session, approaching the famous Nouvelle Chicane, Wendlinger lost control coming out of the preceeding tunnel. Under braking, Karl's Sauber - hit the
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• Spa-Francorchamps
  ...t, and the high downforce of modern [[Formula One cars]]. Still, a loss of control in this section often leads to very heavy shunt as usually the rear-end of
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• Benetton B201
  ...improved, with revised aerodynamics and an effective launch and [[traction control]] system that was implemented during the course of the season. A rather fo
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• Brevetti
  ...hile many of the cars were still contemporary with 3 reports) plus reverse control lever side.
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• Moto Morini
  ...h [[Mario Mazzetti]] under the name '''MM'''. Morini came under [[Cagiva]] control in 1987, then in 1996 came under [[Texas Pacific Group]], which also had bo ...His daughter, Gabriella Morini, took over management, and would remain in control till 1986.
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• Regenerative braking
  * For these reasons there is typically the need to control the Regenerative Braking and to match the friction braking and Regenerativ
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• Auto rickshaw
  ...] version of a [[Two-stroke cycle|two-stroke engine]] with a handlebar for control (again like motorcycles) instead of a [[steering]] wheel, effectively makin ...e autos meeting with minor to fatal accidents, which has prompted stricter control and vigilance by parents and traffic authorities.
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• Timeline of ancient Rome
  ...he [[Latin War]]. Latin League dissolved, and territory placed under Roman control. ...nd of the Second Samnite War. Rome establishes many new colonies and gains control over much of central and southern Italy.
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• Ceirano GB & C
  ...all those brands Ceirano House that sooner or later, were to get under his control) and at the time of acquiring the Scat, made the commitment to subscribe to ...difficulties and cash flow and over time, Ceirano be managed to take back control of SCAT, merging with its other company in 1923. [http://www.autopasion18.c
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• Manual transmission
  ...west or next-highest gear ratio. These transmissions often provide clutch control, but the clutch is only necessary when selecting first or reverse gear from ...G), for example) are conventional manual transmissions with a computerized control mechanism. These transmissions feature independently selectable gears but
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• Gerhard Berger
  ...ancia roadcar. Returning to the team headquarters entrance Jean Alesi lost control of the car after Berger unexpectedly pulled the handbrake. Having flipped t
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• Alejandro de Tomaso
  .... As well as the [[Ghia]] and [[Vignale]] coachbuilding studios, he gained control of the [[Benelli]] and [[Moto Guzzi]] motorcycle firms, the [[Innocenti]] c
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• Understeer
  ...dersteer due to the experience that it is easier for the average driver to control than terminal oversteer. Unlike terminal oversteer, which often requires se
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• Blowoff valve
  ...r the [[mass airflow sensor]], venting to atmosphere confuses the [[engine control unit]] ('''ECU''') of the car. The ECU is told it has a specific amount of
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• Whitney Willard Straight
  ...citizen that year. On October 18, 1938, the Straight Corporation purchased control of Norman Edgar (Western Airways), Ltd. and renamed it Western Airways, Ltd
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• Automobile safety
  ...ystems, which help the driver to detect ordinarily-hidden obstacles and to control the vehicle. Driver assistance systems include: *[[Adaptive cruise control]] which maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front
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• Automotive terms Italian to English
  | Control arm (a-arm)
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• Ischia
  ...astellan]] Giusto di Candida with his own hands, left the island under the control of Innico [[D'Avalos]], [[Marquis]] of [[Pescara]] and [[del Vasto]], who a ...ock near the island, by Gerone. At the same time, two towers were built to control enemy fleet’s movements. The rock was then occupied by [[Partenopei]] (t
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• Alfa Romeo Visconti
  ...[[Alfa Romeo]] interpretation of the ESP – by use of stabilizer rod active control. ...ured by the suspension pneumatic springs, which also enable the electronic control of the height from the ground, whilst [[Brembo]] CCM ceramic composite plat
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• Fiat Tempra
  ...xtras like anti-lock brakes, aluminium wheels, sunroof, electronic climate control, etc ...car started to show some electronic malfunctions, such as the [[electronic control unit]], [[code key]] and [[electric system]], probably caused by some compo
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• Formula Three
  * active suspension, telemetry and traction control are forbidden
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• Alfa Romeo Tipo 308
  ...o 8C|8C 2900]]. The 308 was engineered by [[Gioacchino Colombo]] under the control of [[Enzo Ferrari]] who was then in charge of Alfa's racing team, [[Alfa Co
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• Gucci
  ...ted control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company. ...his son, [[Maurizio Gucci]]. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in t
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• History of Ferrari
  ...'s adopted son [[Piero Ferrari]] owns 10%. Of these, Ferrari is under main control of the Fiat Group, containing Alfa Romeo as well.
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• Lorenzo Bandini
  ...at the [[Monaco Grand Prix]], running second to Denny Hulme, when he lost control of his car at the [[harbour]] [[chicane]] and crashed. The car rolled over
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• Electric vehicle conversion
  *Control circuitry and equipment to allow control and interlocking of the various components ...chassis but with excess rear weight bias to allow agile handling under the control of an experienced driver (such rearward balance may be dangerous for everyd
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• Diesel engine
  ...hieve this through the [[electronic control module]] (ECM) or [[electronic control unit]] ([[ECU]]) - the engine-mounted "computer". The ECM/ECU receives an ...stion chamber. As the fuel is at low pressure and there cannot be precise control of fuel delivery, the spray is relatively coarse and the combustion process
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• Spacecraft propulsion
  ...o keep their station, although some use [[momentum wheel]]s for [[attitude control]]. Newer geo-orbiting spacecraft are starting to use electric propulsion f ...orbit. Once in the desired orbit, they often need some form of [[attitude control]] so that they are correctly pointed with respect to the [[Earth]], the [[S
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