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...ive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. The [[center of gravity]] of the [[engine]] itself is actually past the rear axle. This is not to be confused with t This layout is typically chosen for three reasons, packaging, traction, and ease of manufacture:

[[Image:Unterflurmotor Hanomag.jpg|thumb|260px|Mid-engine in a Hanomag-Fahrgestell.]] ...describes the placement of an [[automobile]] [[internal-combustion engine|engine]] between the rear and front axles. Another term for this is mid-ship, tho

...contrast to the [[MR layout]], however, the [[center of gravity]] of the [[engine]] itself is actually past the rear axle. This is not to be confused with t .... Thus, in a car which steers with the front wheels, it is better for the engine to be located in the rear of the car - either a RR or MR design.

...under acceleration unloads the front wheels and reduces grip. Electronic traction control can avoid wheelspin but largely negates the benefit of extra power. ...pact and mid-sized vehicles to adopt it. Because the transversely-mounted engine does not require a bevel gear to change the direction of the final drive, c

*Body architecture: hybrid traction 3-door, 4-seat *Engine position and drive: rear drive

...ucks use a device called a [[jake brake]] to increase the effectiveness of engine braking. ...ese hot gasses are exhausted from the vehicle and heat is transferred from engine components to the air.

...-red.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Saab Sonett]] mk1 used the MF layout by turning the engine and running it "backwards".]] ...ont-engine, front-wheel drive layout]] (FF), the [[center of mass]] of the engine is behind the front axle. This layout is typically chosen for its better w

...smoothly and as fast as possible, avoiding spinning of the drive wheels, [[engine]] failure due to over-revving and [[clutch]] and [[gearbox]] problems. This ...small threshold when it comes to acceleration. High power delivered by the engine to the gearbox and driven wheels can not be easily managed even by the most

...m the intended path. As the Torque Steer Effect is directly related to the engine torque capabilities this problem becomes more and more evident with high ou ** Transient movement of the engine

...tial]]. A locking differential provides increased [[traction (engineering)|traction]] compared to a standard, or "open" differential by disallowing wheel speed ...pability of delivering 100% of available torque to the wheel with the most traction.

...n output of no less than 260 bhp, and 335 Nm of torque. An all-wheel-drive traction system, with rear bias, coupled to a 6-speed gearbox completes the drivelin ...rbox. In 2007, a GTA model is expected, which will feature a twin-turbo V6 engine with 408 bhp and 680 Nm of torque.

| Engine || 3815 cc [[straight-6]] 40 hp ...sed on four cylinder [[Lancia Alfa-12HP|Lancia Alfa]], now with straight-6 engine. With 40 hp it could achieve top speed of 110km/h. The car was built only

'''Dynamic braking''' is the use of the electric [[traction motors]] of a [[railroad]] vehicle as generators to slow the vehicle. It is ...g braking the motor [[Stator|fields]] are connected across either the main traction generator ([[Diesel locomotive#Diesel-electric|Diesel-electric loco]]) or t

...gine mounting, though many in prior decades were positioned [[longitudinal engine|longitudinal]]ly instead. [[Rear-wheel drive]] was the traditional standard ...s. These vehicles featured a [[mid-engine]] front wheel drive design — the engine was behind the transmission and ran "backwards." This layout allows sharp t

...ontinental Automotive Systems]] division also makes electronic brake and [[traction control system]]s.

In 1899, built the first car (a motorized cart with a single cylinder engine), and began mass production in 1900. In 1901 improved its single-cylinder engine, reaching an output of 8hp.

...'', or '''Front-engine, [[Rear wheel drive]]''' means a layout where the [[engine]] is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. This was the ...eered wheels. The layout is still more suitable than front-wheel drive for engine outputs of more than about 200bhp, as the weight transference during accele

...gine mounting, though many in prior decades were positioned [[longitudinal engine|longitudinal]]ly instead. [[Rear wheel drive]] was the traditional standard ...s. The first successful models were the [[1934]] [[Citroën Traction Avant|Traction Avant]] cars from [[Citroën]] in Europe, and the contemporary [[Cord 810|8

| Engine || 4084 cc ''[[straight-4]]'' ...Eta could be delivered with electrical lights. The car has [[straight-4]] engine with capacity of 4084 cc and it produced around 60 hp at 1800 rpm. The top

[[Image:GTV engine.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1972 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 Engine''']] ...engine]] configuration is the most common in [[automobile|car]]s with a [[engine displacement|displacement]] up to 2.3 [[litre|Litres]]. The current "practi

*Engine: 5.700cc-8 cylinders *Traction: Integral 4WD

...ront of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.

Power is supplied from the engine, via the [[gearbox]], to a [[propeller shaft]] (U.S. term: [[driveshaft]]), ==Problem: Loss of Traction==

...multi-purpose car powered by a rear-mounted 499 cc two-cylinder in-line [[engine]]. ...s off a [[Fiat 600]]D, earlier off the [[Autobianchi Primula]], while the engine and steering were derived from the [[Fiat 500]]F.

...wheel assembly and therefore exert friction on the wheels directly, but [[engine braking]] may still be effected via the axle. ...ht wheels to rotate at different speeds as the automobile turns, improving traction and extending tire life.

...its predecessor, the [[Ferrari F2001|F2001]]. Powered by a 3.0 litre [[V10 engine]] which had a very low [[centre of gravity]], the F2002 had excellent handl ==[[Engine]]==

...nd individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained. ESC cannot override a car's physical limi ESC combines [[anti-lock brakes]], traction control and yaw control (yaw is spin around a vertical axis).

...ne marked with green dots. If the vehicle oversteers, the rear wheels lose traction and the vehicle tends to follow the red dotted line.]] ...cy of a car to oversteer is affected by several factors such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension, and driver control. The driving technique ca

...] is not required; many of the early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as, say, muscle cars, but were known for The layout of drive train and engine influences the handling characteristics of a car and is the focus of more a

|Engine || 1,198 cc 4-valve [[desmodromic valve|desmodromic]] liquid ...educed power with relaxed throttle response) and [[traction control system|traction control]] adjustable through eight levels. S models also include [[anti-loc

| Engine || 90° [[L-twin]] cylinder, 4 value per cylinder [[Desmodromic]], liqu ...e power and torque, redesigned wheels, lighter headlights, the addition of traction control and lighter fairings on the S model and few minor paint changes. An

Engine name = [[Renault F1|Renault]] RS21 | Configuration = [[V10 engine|V10]] (111°) |

...the [[Diablo]], but eliminating the [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] and [[traction control]], as well as the extensive use of [[carbon fiber]] for the body wo

|Engine || Steam-Powered Inline-4 ...age: MoteurSerpollet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Example of a Serpollet steam engine''']]

...ay traffic conditions and reliability coming first”. Regarding the type of engine that will feature in the MF1, one can only speculate. It has been revealed ...r will be available with a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, whilst the traction control system can also be disengaged.

...the drums is controlled by the engine vacuum in the inlet [[manifold]] and engine [[RPM]], through centrifugal weights inside the drums. Between the two pull ...r wheel can still transfer the full torque. This results in unusually good traction characteristics, which were also a reason for successes of the DAFs in [[ra

...inuously) via a plain [[differential (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...ally.jpg|thumb|right|224px|A [[Subaru Impreza]] [[rally car]] uses 4WD for traction on loose dirt.]]

[[Image:Aero4G11.jpg|thumb|250px|The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration]] A '''V8''' engine is a [[V engine]] with eight [[cylinder]]s.

...r switch for Ferrari, with most previous small Ferraris using a transverse engine with longitudinal transmission. ...re shipped with dual-computer, double-redundant Anti-Lock Braking systems. Traction Control and Launch Control are 348 aftermarket options available through Ge

...inuously) via a plain [[differential (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...ally.jpg|thumb|right|224px|A [[Subaru Impreza]] [[rally car]] uses 4WD for traction on loose dirt.]]

...f interior space compared to its rivals. The car became well-known for its engine note, which is unusually mellifluous for a car of its class. <sup>[http://w ...ly electronic faults are (e.g., warning lights unnecessarily coming on and engine oil being burned even in brand-new engines).<sup>[http://www.autoexpress.co

This system uses a belt or camshaft driven pump from the engine to pressurise a special hydraulic fluid, which then powers the [[brake]]s, [[Image:1954 Citroen 15CVH.JPG|right|thumb|230px| 1954 [[Citroën Traction Avant]] 15CVH - high position]]

Engine name = [[Ferrari]] 056 | Engine position = |

|Engine || 4594 cc [[V8]] 98 hp ...roduce and decided to use V8 instead. The Trikappa was first small V angle engine typical for Lancia.

| Engine | Engine

...marked with green dots. If the vehicle understeers, the front wheels lose traction and the vehicle tends to follow the red dotted line.''']] As with oversteer, understeer has a variety of sources such as mechanical traction, aerodynamics and suspension.

...corresponds to an integrated car-control logic regarding damper set-up and traction control (ASR). In Race mode and with the ASR disengaged, there's a launch c ...y a subtly re-profiled tailgate whilst oval cooling vanes now surround the engine cover. Inside, carbon racing seats are upholstered in high-grip cloth or le

...ECUs simply control the quantity of fuel injected into each cylinder each engine cycle. More advanced ECUs found on most modern cars also control the [[igni ...e quantity of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters by monitoring the engine through sensors. These can include, [[MAP sensor]], [[throttle position sen

...though many possess them. Most early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as contemporary American muscle cars, but The layout of drive train and engine influences the handling characteristics of a car and is the focus of more a

It was equipped with a 4.1&nbsp;L (4136&nbsp;cc/252&nbsp;in&sup3;) V8 engine, producing 256&nbsp;hp ([[horsepower#hp (SAE)|SAE]]) (191&nbsp;kW) at 5,600 ...A|US]] model) and, from [[1968]], a 4.7 L, 295&nbsp;hp (SAE) (220&nbsp;kW) engine. Around 500 of the second series were made. Production stopped in [[1969]].

...rent set of gear in the epicyclic. The gear that does not draw power from engine or CVT transfers torque to the transmission output. The gear set acts as a ...ransmit the forces between pulleys using compressive (pushing) rather than traction (pulling) forces. Some chain driven transmissions have used a special lubri

...referred to as [[traction engine]]s, eventually becoming a contraction of 'traction' and 'motor') is a device intended for drawing, towing or pulling something .... By the [[1920s]], tractors with a gasoline powered [[internal combustion engine]] had become the norm.

! Engine ...ri 050]] [[Naturally-aspirated engine|Normally Aspirated]] 90-degree [[V10 engine|V10]]

! Engine | [[Cosworth]] TJ2005-2 90-degree [[V10 engine|V10]] (restricted)

...d-engine design#FM4 layout – Front Mid-engine / Four-wheel drive|Front mid-engine, four-wheel-drive]] | Engine || 6.3 L ''[[Ferrari F140 engine|F140 EB]]'' [[V12 engine|V12]]

...t, based on input from these two sensors as well as other factors, such as engine rotation, the [[Electronic Stability Program]], [[air conditioner]] and [[d ...ifter. However, they require a clutch to use when leaving off the line for traction. The Lenco uses separate levers to shift while the Liberty uses a single sh

...n system]] of a vehicle’s [[internal combustion engine|engine]] or a '''[[traction battery]]''' (used for the main power source of an [[electric vehicle]]). ...that provides high [[electric current]] for short period of time. Once the engine is started, they are being continuously recharged. See [[Jump start (vehicl

|Layout || [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] |Engine || 6.3 L ''[[Ferrari F140 engine|F140 FC]]'' [[V12 engine|V12]]

...and MotoGP (up to 990 cc). In 2007, the MotoGP class will have its maximum engine displacement capacity reduced to 800 cc, ostensibly for safety reasons. ...n several races at each event for various classes of motorcycles, based on engine size, and one class for [[sidecar]]s. Classes for 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 350c

...was homoligated with 500hp plus meaning a turbo had to be added to the S4 engine design to remain competitive. ...hared virtually nothing in terms of construction with the production front-engine Delta. The chassis was tubular space frame construction much like the 037.

| Layout || [[Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive]] | Engine || 4499 cc [V8|V8]]

...r mounted engine provided superior traction compared to conventional front engine designs, so that its (eventually) 500+ [[horse-power]] could be transformed

=== Engine tuning === {{main|Engine tuning}}

...duced Pagani to [[Mercedes-Benz]] and by 1994, they agreed to supply a V12 engine. ...2, starting with the 6.0 litre to the current 7.3 litre developed from the engine used in the [[SL-Class#AMG|SL73 AMG]]. Outside of that, Pagani has also hel

...e inner rear wheel to counter [[understeer]]. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until control is regained. Electronic stability control does not impr ...on control works by applying individual wheel braking and throttle to keep traction while accelerating but unlike ESC it is not designed to aid in steering.

...ssories can run at a constant speed, regardless of how fast the combustion engine is running. ...rent portions are at providing motive power. In some cases, the combustion engine is the dominant portion; the electric motor turns on only when a boost is n

...s were introduced for 1974, still with restricted air intakes. As of today engine regulations remains unchanged in F3, a noticeable case of stability in auto ...&#8217;s SudAm Formula Three championship, which now has the most powerful engine of all Formula Three series, was known for producing excellent drivers who

The FXX's engine is based on the Enzo's but has been expanded to 6,262 cc (from 5,988 cc), a ...e: [[Longitudinal]], [[MR layout|Mid-mounted]], 65°, [[Naturally-aspirated engine|naturally-aspirated]] [[aluminum]] [[V12]]

...ing bumpy starts and, when the accelerator is released, acts as a powerful engine brake. Meta mounts double bracket front shock absorbers and leveraged horiz ...s from 45km/h for 4kW to 85km/h for 85kW. The electric model will adopt an engine that is hermetically sealed for longer duration and lower maintenance. More

...ving very similar electrical systems. The engine range includes 2.0 petrol engine, a 1.9 MultiJet [[turbodiesel]], and the top-of-the-range 3.2 [[V6]] Petrol ...diesel proves to be a popular choice in comparison to the petrol 2.0-litre engine.

...of the grid. This was in part attributed to the new 111-degree wide angle engine. But as the Renault era approached, the cars' performance lifted. Towards t ...sed, so teams found with the software received little to no punishment. No traction control software was found to be in the Benetton cars, however. [[Flavio Br

...causing you to loose control of the bike. The [[gyroscopic]] effect of the engine along with the wheels makes jumping the "motocross" bike over long distance Engine sizes ranges from 50cc right up to 550cc, although bikes with sidecars can

|Engine || 4.2 L 390 hp [[V8]] ...an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in [[engine displacement]] from 3.2&nbsp;L (3217&nbsp;cc) to 4.2&nbsp;L (4244&nbsp;cc).

...o give more power, and changing the [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s to improve [[traction]] and handling. Such modifications were considered to improve the appearanc ...of their compact size, availability, and power. The early [[Chrysler Hemi engine|Hemi]] was popular in applications that required more power, such as [[drag

...|thumb|200px|'''Cagiva Elefant 650, a dual-sport motorcycle using a Ducati engine''']] ...rst for Cagiva). This year the bike had brought many innovations, from the engine 900 cc electronic injection; with this bike because you can not only win, b

|Engine || 2418&nbsp;cc 65° [[V6]] ...The body was wedge-shaped, and unusually short and wide, providing maximum traction.

...although that date is disputed. [[Fuel gas]]-powered [[internal combustion engine]]s first appeared in 1806, while 1885 marked the introduction of gasoline-f ...orwagen]], the first car to go into production with an internal combustion engine]]

...[USD|US$]]35,000, and a [[V8]] based on [[General Motors]]' [[GM Premium V engine|Premium V]] unit may also be introduced. The heart and real strength of every Alfa model is the engine. Beneath the beautiful design and feisty personality, both the Alfa Brera a

...peeds only use a [[torque converter]] to provide a variable gearing of the engine to the wheels. Typical examples include [[forklift]] trucks and some modern ...pling that also provides a variable amount of torque multiplication at low engine speeds, increasing "breakaway" acceleration.

...ce distribution]] (EBD), which prevents the brakes from locking and losing traction while braking. This shortens stopping distances in almost all cases. *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven wheels begin to spin.

...ce distribution]] (EBD), which prevents the brakes from locking and losing traction while braking. This shortens stopping distances in almost all cases. *[[Traction control]] (TCS) actuates brakes or reduces throttle to restore traction if driven wheels begin to spin.

...peeds only use a [[torque converter]] to provide a variable gearing of the engine to the wheels. Typical examples include [[forklift]] trucks and some modern ...pling that also provides a variable amount of torque multiplication at low engine speeds, increasing "breakaway" acceleration.

...1|Williams]] continued to enjoy a dominant car, with active suspension and traction control systems beyond anything available to the other teams. [[Alain Prost ...control from the start of the season. Benetton didn't introduce their own traction control system until the [[1993 Monaco Grand Prix]].

...[[gasoline]], [[diesel]] or [[methane]], in a modern [[internal combustion engine]], but they produce more pollution than would use of that energy in [[plug- ...the use of [[fuel cell]]s and [[electric motor]]s instead of a traditional engine. Hydrogen reacts with [[oxygen]] inside the fuel cells, which produces [[el

...race cars that have substantial wings at front and rear, and position the engine behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the cha ...cars must be powered by 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated engines in the [[V8 engine|V8]] configuration that have no more than four valves per cylinder. Further

...t had two fans at the rear of the car driven by a dedicated [[two-stroke]] engine; it also had "skirts", which left only a minimal gap between car and ground ...e track, its sudden removal can cause the car to abruptly lose most of its traction and skid off the track.

|Engine name || [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] 056 |Configuration || [[V8 engine|V8]], 19,000 RPM Limited

==== Engine ==== ...alves]] per cylinder. They must be [[V8]] engines and have 2.4 liters of [[Engine displacement|displacement]].

...lows for better distribution of weight. This potentially increases overall traction, or grip, by moving weight away from the front and back ends of the car. Th ...te weighing 1950 kg (4299 lb), including fuel, due to its 746 kW (1001 hp) engine. The [[Koenigsegg CCR]] and [[Koenigsegg CCX]] have the highest power-to-we

...inuously) via a plain [[differential (mechanics)|differential]] and uses [[traction control]] to recover from wheel spin.]] ...ally.jpg|thumb|right|224px|A [[Subaru Impreza]] [[rally car]] uses 4WD for traction on loose dirt.]]

...Florio which they entered their Tipo D that featured a 17 liter 100 hp (75)engine. For a short time, in 1907 Isotta-Fraschini merged with the French company ...rticularly [[marine engine]]s, [[industrial engine]]s, and [[rail traction engine]]s but has provided a wide range of civil and military engineering products

...ined with a magnesium roof section and similar composite treatment for the engine cradle. You should know here that the engine is a tweaked Corvetta C6's aluminium block V8, and cylinder head comes with

...nd some can reach speeds exceding 160mph. A TKM kart with a 100cc 2 stroke engine and an overall weight including the driver of 145 kilograms, can accelerate ...dry conditions a stiffer chassis is preferable, while in wet or other poor traction conditions, a more flexible chassis is better for some karts. For other cla

| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:darkred;"| Engine ...eness of the high-revving, naturally-aspirated V10 engine and the superior traction and stability of permanent all-wheel drive - there has never been a super s

...ey to adjust the ride height, usually to compensate for heavier or lighter engine packages. While the ride height may be adjusted by turning the adjuster bo Before World War II, the front wheel drive [[Citroen Traction Avant]] (1934) had independent front torsion bar suspension and a trailing

...illars do originate from the production car). In order to lower costs, the engine power is limited to 470 hp, and transmissions, brakes and tyres (Dunlop) ar ...ng, variable intake geometry, [[ABS brakes]] and [[traction control system|traction control]].

| Engine || 4.1L 256hp [[V8]]<br>4.7L, 295hp [[V8]] It was equipped with a 4.1&nbsp;L (4136&nbsp;cc/252&nbsp;in³) [[V8 engine]], producing 256&nbsp;hp ([[horsepower#hp (SAE)|SAE]]) (191&nbsp;kW) at 5,6

The '''Pagani Zonda''' is a [[Mid-engine design|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] produced by [[Pagani]] in Italy. It de | Engine || 6.0&nbsp;L [[Mercedes-Benz]] [[V12 engine|V12]]<br/>408&nbsp;PS (300&nbsp;kW/402&nbsp;hp)<br/>571&nbsp;N·m (421&nbsp

...n several races at each event for various classes of motorcycles, based on engine size, and one class for [[sidecar]]s. Classes for [[50 cc]], 80&nbsp;cc, 12 ...lusively of two-stroke machines. In 2007, the MotoGP class had its maximum engine displacement capacity reduced to 800&nbsp;cc for a minimum of 5 years.

...'''[[Emergency brake]] drift''' - The hand-brake is pulled to induce rear traction loss. This is generally the main technique to attempt to drift a FWD car. ...rsteer through the turn. The excess power causes the drive wheels to lose traction in a RWD or AWD car. This is the most typical drifting technique for [[all

...[[Ilario Bandini]], from cars to run in the category up to 750 [[cm ³]] [[engine capacity]]. Together Order, came from the United States also an engine Crosley of 44 [[inch (measure) | inch]]³; utililzzato until then, to be us

|Engine || [[Cosworth]] TJ2005 Series 10 ...rdi 189 F1 1.jpg|'''1989 Minardi 189 F1''' with a Lamborghini 3.5 litre F1 engine, full carbon brake system, 700 BHP, 0-60 1.9 secs

...e applications, fuel metering is one of several functions performed by an "engine management system". ...n systems have existed since the earliest usage of the internal combustion engine.

...[[Cizeta-Moroder V16T]], featured a technically advanced sixteen cylinder engine made up of two coupled [[V8]]s sharing a single [[Cylinder block|block]] an [[image:Cizeta engine.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Moroder V16T Engine''']]

...325 [[km/h]]). As in the Countach, the Diablo was rear wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance. VT stands for Viscous Traction.

...e''' is a [[wheel]]ed [[passenger]] [[vehicle]] that carries its own [[car engine|motor]]. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designe An automobile powered by the Otto gasoline engine was invented in [[Germany]] by [[Karl Benz]] in 1885. Benz was granted a [[

...The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may be run at speeds providing more efficiency. ..., [[#Full hybrid|"full" hybrids]] such as the Prius can use the combustion engine to generate electricity by spinning a [[generator]] (often a second electri

| Layout || [[Front-engine design|Front engine]], [[front-wheel drive]] / [[four-wheel drive]] ...ive]] [[hot hatch]] with a powerful [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[petrol engine]]. A tweaked version of the HF dominated the World Rally Championship, scor

| Engine || 2.3&nbsp;L 2336&nbsp;cc [[Straight-8|I8]]<br>2.6&nbsp;L 2556&nbs ...ine. The [[Vittorio Jano]] designed 8C was [[Alfa Romeo]]'s primary racing engine from its introduction in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. In addition to the

===Engine capacity/displacement=== ===Engine output===

|Engine || 6.0&nbsp;L ''[[Ferrari Dino engine#V12|Tipo F133F]]'' [[V12]] ...ction of Ferrari stylist, [[Frank Stephenson]]. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999&nbsp;cc), [[Gran Turismo]] [[Berlinetta]] nature, and th

...was available in saloon and estate '[[Sportwagon]]' bodystyles with seven engine configurations and it went through two [[Facelift (automobile)|facelifts]], ...venerable [[double overhead camshaft]] 2.5 litre 24-valve [[Alfa Romeo V6 engine]] rated at 190 PS.

...ngine|V10]]s (smaller teams would be allowed to use V10 engines, but other engine restrictions would be placed upon them). ...andard electronic units (facilitating the scrapping of driver aids such as Traction Control)

...ng the rear of the car in the air and the tires onto the ground for better traction. ...-engined vehicles, where space between the wheels is required to place the engine.

...one (which was headed by a Kenny Roberts Jr, obviously enjoying his RC211V engine for 2006). His pole position for this race made him the youngest pole sette ...like super glue. A combination of excellent Bridgestones, bike setup, and traction control (it audibly spluttered through the turns before picking up at the e

|Engine || 652&nbsp;cc [[Straight-2|I2]]<br>769&nbsp;cc [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>903& ...from that in the 126)&nbsp;— the Panda 30; or a four cylinder water cooled engine displacing 903 cc (from the 127)&nbsp;— the Panda 45. Sized to fit betwee

...hich involves an annual championship featuring major international car and engine manufacturers in an ongoing battle of technology and driver skill. Formula ...h as hills with rocks and divots so that the vehicle has to have very good traction and fast acceleration so that they can quickly push off of the rocks and ho

*[[Traction control system]]s which restore traction if driven wheels begin to spin ...ent has occurred. Fiat in the 1990s [[Fiat Punto]] introduced an automatic engine compartment fire extinguisher system.

A small V4 powered the compact 1939 Ardea. It was a 20° narrow-angle engine displacing just 903 cc, the smallest V4 ever built. Bore and stroke were ne ...to, Vici. He can himself be still added that, all, employed one unit Ardea engine, elaborated, upgraded but reduced in the piston displacement waves to re-en

...weekend (Sunday hosting the Grand Prix). The season sees the banning of [[traction control]] after it was re-introduced in [[2001 Formula One season|2001]]. 2 !Engine

...as electronic launch and traction controls were incorporated into their [[Engine Control Unit]] (ECU) mid way through the year. ...ationale de l'Automobile|FIA]]-imposed ban on electronic aids, including [[Traction Control]] and Launch Control. On investigation, the FIA discovered illegal

...are the most powerful [[open-wheel]] circuit racing cars ever. To reduce engine power output and thus speeds, the FIA limited fuel tank capacity in 1984 an ...s started introducing electronic driver aids such as [[power steering]], [[traction control]], and semi-automatic [[gearbox]]es. Some were borrowed from contem

...r rule change of 1994 was the banning of driver aids in the car, such as [[traction control]], in an attempt to "''humanize''" the sport, refuelling during pit ...d the full race distance as he retired on the 20th lap of the 45, after an engine failure, leaving Gerhard Berger to take victory and ending a 58 race victor

...beginning, the formula was largely based on pre-war regulations defined by engine capacity. The regulation expected to bring a new balance between [[supercha ...For instance the team won two championships using only nine pre-war built engine blocks.

...s team was penalized for laying down rubber on his grid position to aid in traction along with other teams and was subsequently forced to start from the back o ===By engine displacements===

...rear heavy cars to [[oversteer]], all other things being equal. The [[mid-engine design]] offers the ideal center of gravity. ...enstitivity to crosswinds, due to the lightness of the front of the [[rear engine]] car; and poor roll stability due to the [[swing axle]] suspension. Peopl

...Williams FW-15C of Prost, and the Benetton B193 (which used a factory Ford engine) driven by Michael Schumacher and Riccardo Patrese. Some maintain that the ...ound which they had been based for the last few years; (Active suspension, traction control and ABS) were also banned for 1994. He surmised that the cars would