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...ilable until late [[1989]]. The TC was intended as a [[halo car]] for the Chrysler brand, but its humble K-car underpinnings and fumbled launch hurt its reput ...[1989]] TC used a special [[turbocharged]] 2.2L [[Chrysler K engine#2.2 TC|Chrysler K engine]]. 500 special 1989 models came with a [[Getrag]] [[manual transm

...concept car]] developed for [[Lamborghini]] by [[Kevin Verduyn]], one of [[Chrysler]]'s chief designers. Introduced at the [[1987]] [[Frankfurt Auto Show]], it ...d the Navajo. The concept never went beyond the clay model stage, but when Chrysler acquired Lamborghini in 1987, the design was resurrected and with some fair

...e [[1950s]] with the introduction of the [[Nash Metropolitan]] and similar vehicles, although the subcompact did not see wider adoption until the [[1970s]] wit ...ner' was another subcompact, the [[Yugo]]. Another note is the fact that [[Chrysler]]'s subcompacts (The [[Dodge Omni]] and Plymouth Horizon) were also huge su

...esigned into the LM001. Only now instead of using a [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] engine, they chose to go with a 180 hp 5.9L [[American Motors Corpor {{Lamborghini vehicles}}

...between separate fenders to the modern configuration beginning with the [[Chrysler Airflow]] and its shorter engine compartment led to straight-8 engines bein ...e straight-8 were American luxury cars belonging to [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] ([[flathead engine|flathead]] configuration) and [[General Motors Corpora

...n 1988, at the behest of then owners of the company, [[Chrysler]]. In 1994 Chrysler sold Lamborghini to [[Megatech]], the Cala design took shape, but when Mega {{Lamborghini vehicles}}

...be said to be the marque and make of a [[Dodge Dart]], but the maker was [[Chrysler Corporation]]. ...le]] in the automobile industry. A larger company can develop and produce vehicles much more economically than a smaller concern. Product development, in par

|Engine||Chrysler 5.9 liter V8 ...shing touches. They decided to go with a large, waterproofed 180bhp 5.9L [[Chrysler]] engine, rear mounted, with a 3 speed automatic transmission. The body was

...wheel drive]], greater vehicle mass and wider [[tire]]s means that modern vehicles would be extremely difficult to manouevre at low speeds (e.g. when parking) ...trical system standard may enable use of electric power steering on larger vehicles.

...[Ford Mustang]], [[Chevrolet Corvette]], and originally [[Germany|German]] vehicles from [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]]. The [[Oil crisis]] of the 1970s and the ...FF by 1990; only GM and Ford retained FR for their luxury and performance vehicles.

...mispherical form. The term "Hemi engine" is a [[trademark]] of [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]], though they were neither the hemi engine's inventors nor the ...make it effective, efficient, and reliable at an acceptable cost. Early in Chrysler's development of their 1950s hemi engine, the head was referred to internal

...y recognized businessmen in the world, Iacocca is the former chairman of [[Chrysler Corporation]] and was a passionate advocate of U.S. business exports during ...ng the entire company from the ground up, laying off many workers, selling Chrysler's loss-making European division to [[Peugeot]], and bringing in many former

...nd [[1970]] by Ford licensees around the world, mostly powering commercial vehicles. ...first [[OHV]] V8 engines ever produced. [[Chrysler]] introduced their ''[[Chrysler FirePower engine|FirePower]]'' hemi-head V8 the next year. Sales were beyo

...ce the engine was running, a concept that is now being revived in [[hybrid vehicles]]. By [[1920]], nearly every car had a self-starter. ...e starter market, with two types that were very different to those used on vehicles today.

...r]]s, where the engine drives the front [[wheel]]s. Most front wheel drive vehicles today feature [[transverse engine|transverse]] engine mounting, though many ...rary [[Cord 810|810]] from [[Cord Automobile]] in the United States. These vehicles featured a [[mid-engine]] front wheel drive design — the engine was behin

cars which was tested in wind tunnel, the [[Chrysler Airflow]] was produced year earlier. [[Category:Fiat vehicles|1500]]

...e the diameter of the bar changes. In most torsion bar systems, especially Chrysler's, [[ride height]] (and therefore many handling features) may be adjusted b Some vehicles use torsion bars to provide [[self-leveling suspension|automatic leveling]]

...ause the length of such engines was not such a concern in rear wheel drive vehicles but also because V6s (unlike the [[crossplane]] [[V8]]) were somewhat diffi ...[[2006]] model year line-up for the [[BMW 6-series]] and [[BMW 7-series]] vehicles.

...ial (mechanics)|differential]] between the rear axles. Some [[FR layout]] vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at ...r recent rear wheel drive vehicles. See also [[:Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]].

| Parent company || [[Lamborghini]]<br/>[[Chrysler]] In 1988, after falling sales, the new owners, Chrysler, decided to end Jalpa production.

...the vertical, referring to them as '''slant engines'''. Chrysler's famous Chrysler Slant 6 engine was used in many models in the 1960s and 1970s. Honda also o Straight-6 engines can still be found in passenger vehicles like the Australian Ford Falcon, some entry-level Lexus models, the Toyota

|[[Full-size car|Full-size]]||E class||[[Chrysler 300]] Off-road vehicles and [[SUV]]s are considered a segment apart from normal, as are [[light com

...ailing beam suspension]] most recently seen on the [[front wheel drive]] [[Chrysler]] "[[Chrysler_K_platform|K-car]]s", but without the torsional flexibility o ...Cosmo]], [[Alfa Romeo GTV6]], and [[Rover P6]] are examples of production vehicles using this suspension.

...screte [[automatic transmission]] developed by [[Porsche]] and used in its vehicles and those of its licensees. A Tiptronic transmission can operate just as th Most luxury vehicles with a Tiptronic transmission have two fully-automatic modes: One, identifi

...ial (mechanics)|differential]] between the rear axles. Some [[FR layout]] vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at ...r recent rear wheel drive vehicles. See also [[:Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]].

...on involved in the development of motor vehicles or more specifically road vehicles. This most commonly refers to [[automobiles]] but also refers to [[motorcyc ...com/design/vehicle_design/process/ Chrysler Design Institute] Insight into Chrysler's design studio processes.

...refers to the road vehicle known as a van. For other uses, including rail vehicles, please see [[Van (disambiguation)]]'' ...e [[Mini]] or can be really large like some [[Mercedes-Benz]] vans. Larger vehicles are classified as trucks or lorries.

...]]s, where the engine drives the front [[wheel]]s. Most front wheel drive vehicles today feature [[transverse engine|transverse]] engine mounting, though many ...Saab 92]] predates it) although its mechanical layout differed from modern vehicles, since the transmission was built into the [[sump]] of the engine, and driv

...ore traditional concepts can be developed into fully [[driving|driveable]] vehicles with a working drivetrain and accessories. The state of most concept cars l * [[Chrysler Norseman]], a 50s concept which was destroyed before it could be displayed

...s. The third differential is in the center. This setup is used on most AWD vehicles to this day.]] ...wheels all the time (e.g., a [[Subaru Impreza]]), whereas 4WD is used for vehicles designed primarily for heavy off-road use, normally with a low range transf

...ntil the regular front doors are opened have been appearing on a number of vehicles, including extended cab [[pickup truck]]s, the Saturn Ion QuadCoupe, and th *[[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] [[Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton|Imperial Parade Phaeton]]

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|Parent company || [[Chrysler]] ...ambo]]. 301 LM002s were built, including 60 LM/American special equipment vehicles.

...automotive makes in framing the passenger compartments of their passenger vehicles. In automobiles, the framing was sheathed in steel which was then covered i ...he commercial nature of the vehicles. Early station wagons were fixed roof vehicles, but lacked the glass that would enclose the passenger compartment. In lieu

...ial (mechanics)|differential]] between the rear axles. Some [[FR layout]] vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at ...r recent rear wheel drive vehicles. See also [[:Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]].

...; since Mercedes-Benz could not afford to be perceived as marketing unsafe vehicles, every A-Class was retrofitted with ESC at great expense. ...endation.php]. On November 21, 2006 the IIHS announced that 13 of the 2007 vehicles had earned their ''TOP SAFETY PICK'' rating--- a major new requirement for

'''Car classification''' is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. Not all car types are sol |[[Full-size car|Full-size]]||E class||[[Chrysler 300]]

...ed on the first production car, the [[Crosley Hotshot]], followed by the [[Chrysler Imperial]] in 1951. ...tive for some time after a water crossing, an important factor in off-road vehicles). Disc brakes are also more reliable than drum brakes due to the simplicit

...d to use the [[Chrysler LX Platform|LX Platform]] of the next generation [[Chrysler 300]]/[[Dodge Charger]]. [[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|169]]

...story of EuroNCAP, namely the [[Rover Metro|Rover 100]] and the original [[Chrysler Voyager]] MPV. This is not so surprising, as the car has an extremely short {{Modern European Fiat vehicles}}

...ent consists of 10 or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is aw ...or open fields that are usually soaked to become muddy to further slow the vehicles. Drivers use the back end of the vehicle to ram to protect the engine comp

...and [[Peugeot Expert]]. They are more technically related to PSA than Fiat vehicles, as PSA governs the Sevel Nord part of the joint-venture. ...onger [[wheelbase]]. They were thus smaller than American vans, like the [[Chrysler Voyager]], which is also a popular model in Europe. In contrast to the Espa

...s important to de Tomaso that there was an Italian vehicle to compete with vehicles like the recently launched [[Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9]].. ...d a three-speed Borg–Warner [[automatic transmission]], soon replaced by a Chrysler [[Torqueflite]] gearbox. The smaller engine was phased out in [[1981]].

...ween set gear ratios. Even though CVTs have been used for decades in a few vehicles (e.g. [[Van Doorne's Automobiel Fabriek|DAF]] saloons and the [[Volvo 340]] ...other manufacturers in the US and other countries. [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] was late in developing its own true automatic, introducing the two-speed

...ed to carry large volumes), but distinguished by a smaller load area. Some vehicles acheive this by having little car length behind the [[Pillar (car)|C-Pillar ...stback. The European-built [[Ford Fiesta]] was added later in the decade. Chrysler was late in producing hatchbacks for the U.S., developing the Volkswagenesq

...le room for spare tires and jacks. They have grown in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, In 1958 Chrysler and US Royal (a tire company) offered run flats using an interlining to car

[[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] was late in developing its own true automatic, introducing the two-speed * [[List of Chrysler transmissions|Chrysler]]: [[TorqueFlite]] 727 and 904, A500, A518, 45RFE, 545RFE

...n borrowed Maserati expertise and engines for the [[Citroën SM]] and other vehicles, and Maseratis also incorporated Citroën technology, particularly in [[hyd The Maserati engine and its associated gearbox have been used in other vehicles such as Special Rally prepared Citroën DS, as used by Bob Neyret in Bandam

...|General Motors]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], and [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]], can have staff interact with more than 1000 student engineers. Working i ...a guide, engineering students had to design and build small, "Indy-style" vehicles using the same stock engine used in the ''Popular Mechanics'' article. Thir

...or many years, but recently switched to 4-valve designs. Their American [[Chrysler]] operation has developed a number of successful multivalve [[OHC]] [[I4]] ...like [[Volkswagen]] and [[Audi]] now use 5-valve engines in many of their vehicles after acquiring the technology from [[Bugatti]] who developed it for their

...lso known as fendered cars) can be either purpose-built racecars or street vehicles that have been modified to varying degrees. ...en open wheel racers usually disables both cars. In reality, both types of vehicles have weak and strong points. Open wheel racers are usually lighter and nimb

Vehicles that can be considered [[automobiles]] may have been demonstrated as early ''Also see'' [[History of steam road vehicles]]

...estimates 5,300-9,600 traffic fatalities could be avoided if all passenger vehicles were equipped with the feature. According to the [[IIHS]] one-third of fata ...stimates it will prevent 5,300-9,600 annual fatalities once all passenger vehicles are equipped with the system.

...technology. These early systems were generally used on exotic performance vehicles, such as the early [[V8]] powered [[Chevy Corvette|Corvettes]], or for raci ...fuel tank and adjust the injector calculations "on the fly". Flexible fuel vehicles have a single fuel tank where a blend of both fuels can coexist.

...s. The third differential is in the center. This setup is used on most AWD vehicles to this day.]] ...ther driveline issues associated with the use of 4WD on dry pavement. With vehicles with more than four wheels, AWD means all wheels drive the vehicle, to vary

...than any other consideration, such as [[Top Fuel|top-fuel dragsters]] and vehicles used in [[tractor pulling]] competitions, positive displacement supercharge In [[1900]] [[Gottlieb Daimler]] (of [[Daimler-Benz]] / [[Daimler-Chrysler]] fame) became the first person to patent a forced-induction system for int

...or for crash detection. He marketed this innovation first in [[1967]] to [[Chrysler]]. During this era, Americans were infrequent users of [[seat belts]] and a Airbags became common in the 1980s, with [[Chrysler]] and [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] introducing them in the mid-1980s; the fo

...e [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] and [[Dodge]]. [[BMW]], [[Cadillac]], and [[Chrysler]] factory teams have competed in the past. ...as unveiled the Green Challenge's rules and regulations. Two class leading vehicles currently run low [[CO2]] or green engines including the GT1 [[Chevrolet Co

...construct an innovative package, transforming the very concept of utility vehicles. A big small car that was popular even with the more well-heeled car enthus ...tinued to increase its customer portfolio with programs for Seat, Renault, Chrysler, Ford and Toyota.

...nd irreversible modification of surviving historic - some even very rare - vehicles rather than the traditional hot rodding concept of the salvage and remanufa ...ements because of their compact size, availability, and power. The early [[Chrysler Hemi engine|Hemi]] was popular in applications that required more power, su

...r plant based oils have also seen occasional use. A number of other hybrid vehicles use hydrogen fuel. ...also brother of author [[Herman Wouk]] ). Wouk's work with electric hybrid vehicles in the 1960s and 1970s earned the title as the "Godfather of the Hybrid".

...ore spectatular vehicles were admitted since 1999, like the [[Zakspeed]] [[Chrysler Viper GTS-R]] which originally was built by Oreca to FIA GT2-spec, turbo-ch | [[Chrysler Viper GTS-R]]

...section) will be limited to automobiles built after World War II. Many odd vehicles emerged in the early days of the automobile industry. There is [[#Pre-War|a ...umers for their personal use on public roads - no commercial or industrial vehicles are eligible

...d a three-speed Borg–Warner [[automatic transmission]], soon replaced by a Chrysler [[Torqueflite]] gearbox. The smaller engine was phased out in 1981. [[Category:Maserati vehicles|Quattroporte]]

!style="background:darkorange" align="center" valign="middle" | Industrial vehicles ...ni's Italy, a national emblem. During this period Alfa Romeo built bespoke vehicles for the wealthy, with the bodies normally built by [[Carrozzeria Touring|To

...sells the world's [[motor vehicle]]s. In 2008, more than 70 million motor vehicles, including [[car]]s and [[commercial vehicle]]s were produced worldwide. About 250 million vehicles are in use in the United States. Around the world, there were about 806 mil

.... This would drive innovation in not only reliable but also fuel-efficient vehicles, since the nature of [[endurance racing]] requires as little time to be spe ...illac would pull out of the series after three years and although Panoz, [[Chrysler]], and [[MG (car)|MG]] would all briefly attempt to take on Audi, none coul

...icles with at least three wheels, but some of it may apply to other ground vehicles.) ...el steering]] has begun to be used on road cars (Some WW II reconnaissance vehicles had it). It relieves the effect of angular inertia by starting the whole ca

...he cars were similar to [[Formula Atlantic]] vehicles, fitted with 2.2 L [[Chrysler]] engines.

..., to the accelerator [[pedal]] on a car or the equivalent control on other vehicles or equipment. * [[Carter carburetor]], in [[Chrysler]] and [[Studebaker]]

...Fiat]] or [[France|French]] [[Peugeot]] companies soon developed their own vehicles to try to win the event, which they did from 1913 to 1919. However, after [ ...very year since 1936. In 1941, there were only six copies of the special [[Chrysler Newport]] Phaeton, and no production models created. The co-winners did not