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...ed a '''dead axle'''. Beam axles are commonly used at the rear wheels of a vehicle. ...bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of the [[unsprung weight]] of the vehicle, which can further reduce [[ride quality]].

The entire vehicle was unique, including its chassis. The Type 45 used a 102.2 in (2596& The '''Type 56''' was an [[electric vehicle]] like some of Ettore Bugatti's earliest designs. A single example was bui

The '''Lamborghini LMA002''' was a prototype offroad vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. It was a followup to the [[Lamborghi ...from the [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] was actually used in an offroad vehicle, giving it significantly more power than its predecessors. Which was likely

==Vehicle axles== ...serve one or more of the following purposes depending on the design of the vehicle:

...mechanics)|dynamics]] of [[vehicle]]s, here assumed to be ground vehicles. Vehicle dynamics is a part of [[engineering]] primarily based on [[classical mechan This article applies primarily to [[automobile]]s. For [[single-track vehicle]]s, specifically the two-wheeled variety, see [[Bicycle and motorcycle dyna

...he idea of a good and showed possibilities, the result was a funny looking vehicle and only a single specimen was built.

A '''double wishbone [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]''' is an [[automobile]] [[independent suspension]] design usi ...lightly shorter to induce more negative camber on the outside wheel as the vehicle body rolls in a turn. Between the arms there is a knuckle with a spindle or

...'''[[Bugatti]] Type 52''' was a half-scale [[Bugatti Type 35]] [[electric vehicle|electric]] racing car for children. Over 250 examples were produced at the

A '''swing axle''' [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] is a simple type of [[independent suspension]] used in [[auto [[Image:Swing_Axle_Diagram.gif|center|thumb|400px|Swing axle [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] characteristics: [[Camber]] change on bumps, "jacking" on reb

...n which the moveable, steerable [[wheel]] was mounted to the [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. Free to rotate on a single axis, it limited the degrees of f ...st point relative to the suspended body of the vehicle - the weight of the vehicle tends to turn the kingpin to this position. A second effect of the kingpin

...ne of the first automobile factory in [[Italy]]. It produced only a single vehicle using an engine a 1-cylinder ''De Dion & Boutonengine'' with 9.5 hp and too ...engine also consisted of two engine blocks and had a lateral camshaft. The vehicle had shaft drive and could reach 65 km/h. In 1908 the factory was closed.

The '''Lamborghini LM004''' was a prototype off-road vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. ...efrigerator, and several other luxury features. The main change in the new vehicle was to outfit it with an all new, noticeably larger, 420bhp, 7L V12 engine.

The '''Lamborghini LM001''' was a prototype offroad vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. It was first revealed at the 1981 [[ ...[[Lamborghini Cheetah|Cheetah]] project, the idea of a Lamborghini offroad vehicle was still very much alive, and with new capitol from deep pocketed investor

With technology still improving vehicle speeds the track was again changed in 1979, with added kerbs, run-off areas

...ype]] was born in the summer of 1946 in the Ducati plant in [[Milan]]. The vehicle was named the DU4. Unfortunately, all that Ducati has left of this project ...le powered by a 250cc Ducati engine.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''[[Tecno]] K, a vehicle powered by a 250cc Ducati engine''']]

...uilt in 1935 by [[Antonio Passarin]]. This extraordinary [[three wheeler]] vehicle was fitted with a 120cc single-cylinder engine and [[chain drive]]. The end

A '''de Dion tube''' is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] technology. It is a sophisticated form of non-[[independent ...ependent rear suspension the ability to refine the dynamic response of the vehicle is somewhat limited.

...r his graduation he had a motorcycle ready; it was an almost revolutionary vehicle.

...ometimes synonymous with marque, ''maker'' refers to the manufacturer of a vehicle, not the marked brand name. For example, [[Dodge]] could be said to be the ...pment costs can be spread out further and contribute less to the cost of a vehicle. These savings can be passed on to the purchaser, or increase the product

...for distracting the driver's eyes as little as possible from the road. The vehicle was painted a lighter brown after its debut at the Turin Auto Show in 1978

...Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle for optimum performance, [[Fuel efficiency|fuel economy]] and shift quality ...ity, improved shift feel, improved shift speed and improved [[Car handling|vehicle handling]]. The immense range of programmability offered by a '''Transmissi

...arily concerned with developing the visual appearance or aesthetics of the vehicle, though it is also involved in the creation of the product concept. Automot ...terior of the vehicle develops the proportions, shape, and surfaces of the vehicle. Exterior design is first done by a series of digital or manual drawings. P

...engine|motorized]] vehicles in the form of a [[motorcycle]], [[All terrain vehicle]] (ATV) or [[automobile]]. Other names for three-wheelers include Trikes, T ...s in the front (the "delta" form, as in a child's pedal [[tricycle]]), the vehicle is inherently unstable in a braking turn, as the combined tipping forces at

...' is the controlled operation of a [[vehicle]], which is usually a [[motor vehicle]] such as a [[truck]], [[bus]], [[motorcycle]], or [[automobile|car]]. For ...rminology are both components of the [[velocity]]), and the braking of the vehicle, and especially includes knowing how to do both safely.

...[Carlo Felice Trossi]]''. [[Isotta-Fraschini]] built a single copy of this vehicle. This sports car was powered by a ''Peugeot'' 855 cc 4-cylinder engine with

A '''double wishbone [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]''' is an [[automobile]] [[independent suspension]] design usi ...lightly shorter to induce more negative camber on the outside wheel as the vehicle body rolls in a turn. Between the arms there is a knuckle with a spindle or

==The race vehicle==

...d built with a 4-cylinder engine. By 1925, approximately 20 copies of that vehicle would be created but without a body. The company then was acquired by the c

...'s [[Lancia Lambda]]. [[Citroën]] built the first mass-produced monocoque vehicle in [[1934]], the innovative [[Citroën Traction Avant|Traction Avant]]. Th ...tion and noise of powertrain or suspension components from the rest of the vehicle.

An '''electric vehicle''', or EV, is a [[vehicle]] with one or more [[electric motor]]s for propulsion. The motion may be p The [[energy]] used to propel the vehicle may be obtained from several sources:

...rovided to encourage the use of electric vehicles. [[neighborhood electric vehicle|NEVs]] may also be used as station cars where the roadway speed limits perm ...gain with the California Air Resources Board. See [[Partial zero-emissions vehicle|PZEV]] for more information.

...y rotate as a single unit. When more traction is needed for an [[off-road vehicle]]'s tires, drivers will often lower the air pressure to cause the [[tread]] Some people will want their vehicle to look like it has beadlocks without actually paying the additional cost o

The '''159 S''' was designed to be the successor to [[Ferrari]]'s first vehicle, the [[Ferrari 125|125]]. Unlike its predecessor, which won six of 14 race

...ehicle that could be enjoyed on his native northern [[Italian]] roads. The vehicle was to be based on an advanced, race proven chassis and would feature an al ...ding that the engineer would first create a competition eight-[[cylinder]] vehicle followed by a six-cylinder [[passenger car]] that would have much in common

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|A slow vehicle is on the track.

...lcolm Bricklin]] for use in place of the [[V8]] powering the Bricklin SV-1 vehicle, but never used.

...nal stripe in [[Champ Car]]), it can indicate an ambulance or other safety vehicle on the track. ...humb|right|100px|This flag indicates an internal hazard in a participant's vehicle.]]

|A slow vehicle is on the track.

==The race vehicle==

...facturers and merged with their vehicle operations. Others became contract vehicle assemblers, building niche or localized cars for larger companies. ...vehicle, as opposed to a ''conversion'' which is built inside an existing vehicle body.

The '''159 S''' was designed to be the successor to [[Ferrari]]'s first vehicle, the [[Ferrari 125|125]]. Unlike its predecessor, which won six of 14 race

...and market in [[Italy]] foreign manufactured vehicles. Especially American vehicle production, very well known and appreciated for the substance of the large ...gning a new engine valve in the head, in order to equip the "sport" with a vehicle suitable to the expectations of customers. Announced with a strong press ca

...John Newton, who changed the name and added his (Scacchi and Newton). This vehicle, a medium-economic with a conventional type design and a [[unilateral]] [[m

...opment of a parachute launching motorbike starting from the Belmondo motor-vehicle. The abandonment of the operation led to a slowdown in the construction of ...[engineer]] and [[race driver]] [[Belmondo]] developed the Volugrafo Bimbo vehicle, which was introduced in November 1945 and produced through early 1946. Pro

...small jet engine. In the film the car was destroyed by fire. However this vehicle may be at best, a kr175/200 hybrid with additional non production parts add * Weather protection: [[Vehicle canopy|bubble canopy]] coupe, convertible or open roadster

...96 the ''[[La Società Miari Guisti]]'' company was established to sell the vehicle and patents were obtained in several countries including Britain, though wh ...l combustion engine and the builder of the first Italian car. In fact, the vehicle was a motorized [[tricycle]]. '''Miari & Giusti''', was the first [[automob

Shock absorbers are an important part of [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]s, [[aircraft]] [[landing gear]], and the supports for many in ...heel bounce damping may require stiffer shocks than would be ideal for the vehicle motion alone.

The S1 was launched in 1915. It was a two-seater utility vehicle with a 1244cc engine.

...e vehicle failing to deliver enough torque to the drive wheels to keep the vehicle moving forward, at which point it will be stuck. A locking differential sol ...many drivers. Also, some locking differentials can affect the ability of a vehicle to steer in some situations, especially when the locker is located in the f

...o the actual brake mechanism, which is usually at or near the wheel of the vehicle. ...system fails, all braking ability is not lost; the other set can stop the vehicle.

'''The Fiat Campagnola''' is a light off-road vehicle produced by [[Fiat]]. Production started in 1951 and it was upgraded in 197 ...Ronchi dei Legionari is in the standard wheelbase hard top version. The [[vehicle]] is 3.775m long, 1.600m} wide and 1.945m high.

...''[[traction battery]]''' (used for the main power source of an [[electric vehicle]]). ...ngine is started, they are being continuously recharged. See [[Jump start (vehicle)]].

...ger than the ''production'' design on which it is based, and also that the vehicle must carry sufficient fuel. The weight of this fuel will affect the overall ...e. In particular, [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and [[brakes]] must match the performance of the engine, othe

...truction used in almost every modern production car. In an era where every vehicle was of heavy body-on-frame design, to say that Lancia’s monocoque design

...fined or banned by the authorities. The costs can also be prohibitive with vehicle recovery, track closure penalties and armco repairs putting some unfortunat

Another cause of warping is when the disc is overheated and the vehicle is stopped. When keeping the brakes applied, the area where the pads conta ...e components; on some vehicles the pads can be visually inspected with the vehicle at rest through the wheel cooling slots or openings). When practical, they

[[Category:Vehicle modification]]

...forms of the automatic brake, thus, its use was expanded to include [[road vehicle]]s. ...ervice brakes on the towing vehicle will be capable of stopping the towing vehicle."

...les have to go through on the track. It is basically a course to see whose vehicle can go through the worst terrain with the best time overall. ...e are different hills in the competition with different obstacles that the vehicle has to overcome.

...erbert]]) and was important in fine-tuning the team's active [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] system, scoring his first ever F1 point at the [[Brazilian Gr

...mall engine connected to a direct drive to the rear wheel with a belt. The vehicle attracted much interest, so ''Ollearo'' decided to change the whole [[trans ...ger of rolling over. Presented at the exhibition in [[Turin]] in 1934, the vehicle created quite a stir, so much so that Ollearo planned to improve the body.

''' Cagiva SST ''' with to the version [[cross-country vehicle]] '' [[Cagiva SXT|SXT]] '', was the last model of [[motorcycle]] produced f

[[Image:Jeep Wrangler TJ.jpg|thumb|right|224px|The [[Jeep Wrangler]] is a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD.]] ...ll wheel drive''', and '''AWD''' are terms used to describe a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the

;'''[[MPV]]''' : Multi-purpose vehicle, a large car or small bus designed to be used on and off-road and easily co ;'''[[Sports utility vehicle]]''' (SUV) : Derivative of off-road or four-wheel drive vehicles but with c

...ct with hikers, particularly in forested areas. There is also some concern single-track biking leads to erosion. Because of these conflicts, the interpretation of ...eeride. In general, it is the custom to either be shuttled to the top in a vehicle, walk the bike (hike a bike), or carried by a ski lift as opposed to pedali

...] to the Crazy road one will be supported it "Mattacross" from all-terrain vehicle. In the same area, l' following year, come presented them "Modernly" of 12

|A slow vehicle is on the track.

...holds the record for the largest engine in a front wheel drive production vehicle, at 8.2 L/500in³ (the 1970 model). The Cadillac Eldorado continued to ...[[Utah]] in 1987, going 202mph (325km/h), a record for a front wheel drive vehicle.

...ine, overhead valves, an overhead camshaft with a three-speed gearbox. The vehicle was produced until the end of the company's run in 1924.

...iable so their financial backer John Portwine proposed a simpler 3 wheeled vehicle. Autocars and Accessories was founded to make this in [[1904]]. This compan ...rs relocated to [[Malta]] and announced plans for expansion. The first new vehicle chassis was shipped in May. A new company, AC Cars Manufacturing (USA), has

...this March 2007. Zagato has since released Official Photos of the upcoming vehicle as of [[13 February]], [[2007]]. ...Italian language|Italian]]. A clear indication of the engine powering this vehicle and show of the car's sporting intent.

|A slow vehicle is on the track.

...h an innovative quick-shift system (seven plus reverse). The [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] adopts a ''[[Suspension keel|zero-keel]]'' configuration, a f

...se. Though considered more of a styling exercise than a working production vehicle, the final working show car only had to be modified slightly from the origi

A '''scooter''' is a two-wheeled vehicle with a step-through frame in which the rider sits without straddling any pa ...ire need. Constructed using aircraft design and materials it redefined the vehicle type for 35 years. Despite Vespa's dominance of the scooter market, they we

==[[all-terrain vehicle|ATV]]s==

...c]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cases the vehicle may be built by the converter, or assembled from a [[kit car]], and vehicle ...en built by two separate manufacturers. The result is a standard, complete vehicle.

...s introduced and was powered by a 48cc 4-stroke engine. This three wheeler vehicle had a motorcycle front end with the rear wheels being powered by a chain. T

* Series 400 - 1 remnant vehicle in Australia, NSW; One ex Australian vehicle now being driven in UK. * Series 500 - 1 low mileage original vehicle at Biella, Italy.

In the crankcase of a vehicle engine, the [[crankshaft]] [[Plain bearing|bearings]], and big ends of [[co ...y colored red to distinguish it from the motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle.

...holds the record for the largest engine in a front wheel drive production vehicle, at 8.2 L (the 1970 model). The Cadillac Eldorado continued to be the only ...the world record for the quickest and fastest front wheel drive production vehicle.

..., [[Enrico Platé]] recognised the Maserati's shortcomings as a Formula One vehicle, and converted a 4CLT/48 into the Maserati-Platé 4CLT [[Formula Two]] vari

...ns involves finding the right compromise. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. The design of front This article is primarily about four-wheeled (or more) vehicle suspension. For information on two-wheeled vehicles suspensions see the [[S

* [[Frame (vehicle)]]

...itting hard interior elements of the vehicle or from being thrown from the vehicle. In cars seat belts also prevent rear-seat passengers from crashing into th ...lations in nearly all of the developed world requiring that all seats in a vehicle be equipped with three-point belts. By September 1, 2007, all new cars sold

...onto the course by mistake, Pantani and two other riders ploughed into the vehicle. Pantani sustained multiple leg breaks and missed the entire 1996 season.

...as the most successful of the [[Bugatti]] racing models. It was the first vehicle to feature the famed Bugatti arch-shaped radiator, and is regarded by many

A vehicle's wheels rotate at different speeds, especially when turning corners. The d When the vehicle is travelling in a straight line, there will be almost no movement of the p

...e first time, and had a 3-position electronically controlled [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. It also had standard [[antilock brakes]], though other Ferr

| Class || [[Panel van]] / [[leisure activity vehicle]] The '''Fiat Doblò''' is a [[panel van]] and [[leisure activity vehicle]] produced by Italian automaker [[Fiat]] since 2001. It was first launched

...d is used to describe a [[vehicle]] intended for such a task on some other vehicle or object. ...r", and using "tractor" to mean other types of vehicles is known of in the vehicle trade but unfamiliar to much of the general public.

...''Island Car Club''']. Participants are divided according to their type of vehicle into various categories ranging from single seaters to saloon cars. ...ro "Monster" Tajima, driving his custom built [[Suzuki]] hillclimb special vehicle.

...design proved far superior to many of its contemporaries, especially with vehicle stability and handling.

...even more than in the past, the front end, whether due to the size of the vehicle or its flagship role. ...des for permanent all-wheel drive with rear wheel steering as well, whilst vehicle stability is ensured – other than by the VDC, an [[Alfa Romeo]] interpret

...e grid; if they must do other significant work, body work or [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] adjustments, the car will start from the pit lane. |A slow vehicle is on the track.

...0px|thumb|'''The Moretti 350 Cita of built from 1948 to 1949: on board the vehicle, the manufacturer, Giovanni Moretti''']] ...s times including [[motorcycles]], [[microcars]], and several [[commercial vehicle]].

...ed in a cylinder to drive a reciprocating engine in a pollution free urban vehicle. ...of [[petrol]], [[diesel]] or [[LPG|natural gas]] and used to power [[motor vehicle]]s.

...bsolute land speed record''') is the fastest speed achieved by any wheeled vehicle on land. There is no single body for validation and regulation; what is use ...uto speed record. However, the current unmanned record is held by a railed vehicle and stands at [[mach number|Mach]] 8.5.

...[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle [[Ground propulsion|propulsion]]. There are many ways to accomplish this. ...ge:Hybridpar.png|thumb|right|400px|Structure of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle]]

...dern and affordable mode of transportation. The idea was to design a cheap vehicle for the masses. ...f designing a simple, robust and affordable vehicle by Enrico Piaggio. The vehicle had to be easy to drive for both men and women, be able to carry a passenge

...s [[machine]] components and [[tool]]s. Typical examples are [[Suspension (vehicle)|automotive suspensions]] and [[bolt cutters]]. The internal combustion eng

...sting vehicles to provide enough [[crumple zone]] between the front of the vehicle and the engine, and between the engine and the passenger cell. In addition ...he introduction of the Passat VR6 also marked the first time a VR6 powered vehicle was made available in North America before Europe. The [[Audi Q7]] and rest

The vehicle mass, yet to be created, our industry suggested means simple, inexpensive, ...is advertised as the ideal choice for the mobility of postwar Italian. The vehicle discovered two posts has moved from an engine cylinder two-stroke 124cc (se

...m Bricklin]] for use in place of the [[V8]] powering the [[Bricklin SV-1]] vehicle, but never used.[http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/heritage/bricklin/Rotary.h

Comments from Lelouch prove that the vehicle that carried the camera was his [[Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9]]. A picture was

[[Image:Jeep Wrangler TJ.jpg|thumb|right|224px|The [[Jeep Wrangler]] is a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD.]] ...ine]] simultaneously. While many people associate the term with [[off-road vehicle]]s, powering all four wheels provides better control on slick ice and is an

...three wing-shaped aerodynamic aids, the front one was adjustable with the vehicle static, the large central one was equipped with a wing adjustable when driv

...isiluro' which competed unsuccessfully at [[Le Mans]] in 1955. A twin-boom vehicle, the pilot was seated in one 'pod' whilst the Giannini 750cc engine was loc ...two-seater, [[sports car racing|sports racer]], when fitted with [[Fender (vehicle)|cycle fender]]s).

...ng in a straight line. Handling and braking are the major components of a vehicle's "active" safety. The maximum lateral acceleration is sometimes discussed Unless the vehicle is very short, compared to its height or width, these are about equal. Ang

...[[Porsche]] was the first to use it in a mass-production gasoline-powered vehicle in 2006 with the [[Porsche 911#997 Turbo|911 Turbo (997)]].

...vacuum pressure to hold the brakes off against a reservoir carried on each vehicle, which applies the brakes if pressure/vacuum is lost in the [[train pipe]].

...or even a fire engine. The ''Autocarro'' was an extremely popular type of vehicle in Italy, and numerous manufacturers produced some variant of the type. [[I ...f [[São Paulo]]. The Isetta was chosen because it was considered an ideal vehicle for use in the cities by virtue of its size and economy. Released in Septem

...dly worn tyre caused by a flat spot led [[Kimi Räikkönen]]'s [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] to break at high speed. The infamous [[2005 United States Gra

..., [[Enrico Platé]] recognised the Maserati's shortcomings as a Formula One vehicle, and converted a 4CLT/48 into the Maserati-Platé 4CLT [[Formula Two]] vari

...ge-differential. This turning point underlying the definition of a draft [[vehicle]], is opposed by the competitiveness of ''[[Bandini 750 international sport

The '''[[A1 Grand Prix]] car''' is a vehicle designed to be used in the competition of the A1 Grand Prix. The cars are s The front and rear [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] is of a [[double wishbone]] and [[pushrod]] operated twin coi

;Vehicle

'''Hydropneumatic''' is a type of [[automotive]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and fitted to Citroën cars, ...I|post-war]] years, so the only way to maintain relatively high speed in a vehicle was if it could easily absorb road irregularities.

...chnology. The super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across ...fiber and is built using the monocoque principle. Monocoque means that the vehicle's load-bearing structure is manufactured as a single shell, with the physic

...until control is regained. Electronic stability control does not improve a vehicle's cornering performance; rather it helps to minimize a loss of control. Th ...intended line through a corner; an onboard [[computer]] monitored several vehicle operating parameters through various sensors. When too much [[throttle]] ha

...mpetition. At that time, as still, the races were an important promotional vehicle for Remondini, an important system for testing. With both private and offic

...creating a "Coke effect" but aimed to increase the race steering. The body vehicle, from very simple, does not increase greatly the section while regulation i

...la engineBased on the [[Fiat 600]], the Jungla was a utilitarian jeep-like vehicle designed for work, not pleasure. It was first shown at the Turin Motorshow ...ng the lines of the quite successful Jungla, Savio also proposed a similar vehicle using the Fiat 124 mechanicals. Presented at the 1966 Turin Motorshow it wa

...ace, accessed from behind the vehicle by a tailgate or flip-up window. The vehicle must have at least two rows of seats, with the rear set able to fold down t ...r]] debuted in 1975. It was the first modern "[[Cab forward|cab-forward]]" vehicle design that focused on interior space with short and rounded overhangs. The

...ssan MA engine]] with hemispherical [[combustion chamber]]s, or [[Hydrogen vehicle|hydrogen engines]].

...meback in some larger vehicle types such as [[truck]]s and [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]s. An example is the 5.9 L [[Cummins]] Turbo Diesel engine used

...n [[Redruth]], and in 1801 [[Richard Trevithick]] was running a full-sized vehicle on the road in [[Camborne]]. ...he USA but was also the first [[amphibious vehicle]], as his steam-powered vehicle was able to travel on [[wheel]]s on land and via a [[paddle wheel]] in the

...t at a much different angle. As the front wheels are also driven on an AWD vehicle there is a noticeable lack of [[opposite lock|counter steer]]. D1 and other The [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] in a drift car tends to have very high spring and damper rate

A '''bus''' is a large, motorized, [[wheel]]ed [[vehicle]] intended to carry numerous persons in addition to the [[driving|driver]]. ...d mail. His omnibus featured wooden benches that ran down the sides of the vehicle; entry was from the rear.

After [[World War II]], greater vehicle size meant that the straight-6 became increasingly underpowered, while lowe ...the more refined I6 and V6 engines. [[Holden]] (including its performance vehicle operations [[HDT Special Vehicles]] and [[Holden Special Vehicles|HSV]]) ha

The added mass and size reduce a vehicle's maneuverability however, and in applications where that is important, alt ...is approximated to 1.6 litres. The British system of taxation depends upon vehicle emissions for cars registered after 1 March 2001 but for cars registered be

...le to cross between South America and Central America by traditional motor vehicle. ...s been crossed by adventurers on [[bicycle]], [[motorbike]], [[all-terrain vehicle]], and foot, dealing with [[jungle]], [[swamp]], [[insect]]s, and other haz

...'auto''' or '''[[rickshaw]]''' or '''tempo''' in popular parlance) is a [[vehicle for hire]] that is one of the chief modes of [[transport]] in [[India]], [[ ==Vehicle overview==

...n are) one-of-a-kind machines, and need bear no relation to any road-going vehicle. In the ACO classification system, two categories are recognized: P1 and P2

* It appeared in ''[[Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex]]'' as the vehicle of [[Batou]].

A lag is sometimes felt by the driver of a turbocharged vehicle as a delay between pushing on the accelerator pedal and feeling the turbo ' ...ts less impedance onto the flow of exhaust gasses at low rpm, allowing the vehicle to retain more of its low-end [[torque]], but also pushes the effective boo

...a mechanism to stop the input shaft from spinning. The driver brings the vehicle to a stop, and selects reverse. As that selection is made, some mechanism i ...ngine and tires would at all times be inextricably linked, and anytime the vehicle is at a stop, so would be the engine. In a car the clutch is usually used b

...not imagine that their names would be entered in the history of the motor vehicle. * Consortium. Created in 1929, focused the organization controlling the pr ...irano, but managers found themselves unable to cope with the orders of the vehicle. Then in July 1898, the owner of the company, Giovanni Battista Ceirano, de

An '''automobile''' is a [[wheel]]ed [[passenger]] [[vehicle]] that carries its own [[car engine|motor]]. Most definitions of the term ...r"—derived from similar words in French and much earlier Greek words—for a vehicle that moves, especially on wheels, that was applied to [[chariot]]s, small c

...middle of its range, while often the greatest torque is required when the vehicle is moving from rest or travelling slowly. Therefore, a system that transfo ...ding to problems with shifting after having been acustomed to one specific vehicle's manual transmission. A small mistake can lead to the car stalling or jump

...were borrowed from contemporary road cars. Some, like active [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]], were primarily developed for the track and later made their

...hance that the occupant's head and upper body will strike some part of the vehicle's interior. They also help reduce the risk of serious injury by distributin ...al part of the vehicle design, it is not possible to retrofit airbags to a vehicle that does not have them.

...ion wagon]]) but [[Sbarro (automobile)|Sbarro]] made a proposal for such a vehicle in 1994.

...h the best handling. The BC series actually came with softer [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]s. This was remedied with the CC series in 1973. [[Car engine|

...ce Alfisti tend to label each styling trend of the 33 after the [[flagship vehicle]] produced by Alfa Romeo at that time.

...to heavily-modified cars that retain only the basic shape of the original vehicle) and designed-from-scratch "formula" and "sports racer" cars can be used in

...dash; the Fiat 600 Multipla. It was a precursor of current [[multi-purpose vehicle]]s. ...[[Multi-purpose vehicle|MPV]]-like one-box look. Behind the front seat the vehicle could be arranged with a flat floor area or a choice of one or two bench se

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;Vehicle

...merican Melinda Lyon in 1999. Lyon accomplished her time without a support vehicle, a fact nowhere reported in the French or any other press.

...00px|'''Ilario and his brother Gualtiero (Walter) with their first wheeled vehicle.''']] ...uro|'''1100 ''siluro''''']], featuring torpedo-like bodywork and [[Fender (vehicle)|cycle fender]]s (separate mudguards). The car still used the same Fiat eng

[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy|Serenissima]]

...time. When it emerges it has wings attached, allowing it to fly away. The vehicle is an extrapolation of the last of the Taylor [[Aerocar Aerocar|Aerocar]]s,

...ore he received it. In [[1991]], the [[Dodge Viper]] was still a prototype vehicle, and only two were in existence. Winner [[Rick Mears]] was awarded instead

...ension]] is at the same time compliant and comfortable making it the ideal vehicle for tours and events. Enjoyment and satisfaction is assured by this example

...1000cc, 1100cc and 1098cc respectively in the sales literature and on the vehicle badges.

[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy]]

...(1878–1941), a [[Switzerland|Swiss]]-born employee of a French motor vehicle manufacturer would move to the United States. Beginning in 1910, he would b ...had been run in accordance with a strict formula based on engine size and vehicle weight. These regulations were virtually abandoned in 1928 with an era know

...ed States]] where a customer can purchase several laps around a track in a vehicle very similar to [[open wheel racing]] vehicles, but powered by a small [[Cu

A '''motorcycle''' is a two-wheeled [[vehicle]] powered by an [[engine]]. The [[wheel]]s are in-line, and at higher speed The operator or "rider" sits [[wiktionary: astride|astride]] the vehicle on a seat, with his hands on a set of handlebars. The feet are supported on

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...future utilizing the next-generation Mercedes-Benz V12. The target for the vehicle is for it to have around 627 lb ft. of torque coupled with a new [[Bosch]]

...y Scheckter]] and [[Patrick Depailler]] on the podium, until [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] failure threw him from the track after thirty-eight laps.

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...tems or components. The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may be run at speeds providing more effic ...motor that drives the vehicle. This contrasts with all-[[Battery electric vehicle|electric car]]s which use batteries charged by an external source such as t

...anics)|transmission]], [[disc brakes]] and independent front [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]], the price on launch in Italy was 2,195,000 [[Italian lira|li

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...ri to be the most powerful V12 they have ever put into a series production vehicle.

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...g blunted by its own low inertial mass, plus that of the engine and entire vehicle), a layout kept for the entire lifespan of the model. Being a two/plus/two- ...drive shafts, in conjunction with [[MacPherson strut]] front [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. Rack and pinion steering and [[disc brake]]s on the front wh

...ower-to-weight ratio. Air can, however, be compressed and carried aboard a vehicle. Some submarines are designed to carry pure [[oxygen]] or [[hydrogen peroxi ...1000cc, 1100cc and 1098cc respectively in the sales literature and on the vehicle badges.

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; Aston Martin DB5 : This Q-Branch edition vehicle contains the following modifications ...pposed fake filming of a moon landing in a SPECTRE lab. Bond hotwires this vehicle and escapes the guards of the lab. It includes robotic arms which Bond uses

...treal]] supercar, as translated down to a simpler and thus more marketable vehicle. Examples of this are the bonnet line, which while briefer, still has 'scal

...gring]] he had a massive accident caused by a suspected rear [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] failure. In the aftermath he nearly burned to death, but was

...1000cc, 1100cc and 1098cc respectively in the sales literature and on the vehicle badges.

...ut are readily identifiable on the X1/9. The long flat [[bonnet]] ([[Hood (vehicle)|hood]]) with central indentation, the large front overhang, the wedge shap ...ed with this code (X1/1) was released as the FIAT 128 in 1969; other known vehicle-codes are shown in the table below. Though originally envisioned as the '12

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...s a [[bicycle pedal|pedal-driven]] [[human-powered transport|human-powered vehicle]] with two [[bicycle wheel|wheels]] attached to a [[bicycle frame|frame]], The 1968 [[Vienna Convention on Road Traffic]] considers a bicycle to be a vehicle, and a person controlling a bicycle is considered a driver. The traffic co

...to a group of companies in the metal business who turned it into a display-vehicle showcasing the possibilities of using their various metal alloys in cars. T ...resting details: the position of the fuel tank is at the front causing the vehicle to have less weight at the front as the fuel tank gets lighter (closer to e

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...three-wheeler]] truck. This was an unorthodox and initially strange little vehicle but a very good design.

...stonished everyone by qualifying seventh in his first competition in an F1 vehicle, out-qualifying his seasoned team mate, [[Andrea de Cesaris]], an 11-year

...s to Queen Margherita of Savoy, which is used to call "Palombella. It is a vehicle finished with great refinement is a Landaulet with the front seats covered

...he following year, passenger car production ceased. OM became a commercial vehicle manufacturer.

...px|The Italian built [[Laforza]] for the US and European markets was a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD.]] ...vehicle]] category. While many people associate the term with [[off-road vehicle]]s, powering all four wheels provides better control on many surfaces, and

...Thunderbird]] — Although only in the movie for a short period of time, the vehicle was marketed as a Bond car. Jinx drives the 2002 Ford Thunderbird up to Gra

...n Arco to made integrally the bike, in Vizzola was decided to assemble the vehicle derived from an existing model. Take an agreement with German NSU factory, ...y the market isn't yet prepared to interpret the bike like as a relaxation vehicle so the destiny of a lot of trade bikes is marked. The parable of the indust

...ould open or with a canopy type top (an absolute novelty in this type of [[vehicle]]). With the name "pulci of the desert", the company founded by [[Adriano G An off-road vehicle from the line strongly inspired by the Jeep Wrangler, but with an opposite

...t, patents and even the staff of the [[Ceirano]] & C ., not to project the vehicle. She was born Fiat. ...ilding a vetturella 5.5 HP single cylinder, she wanted to become a popular vehicle for all. The agreement was sealed with the opening of a London branch of th

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...nd the [[Lamborghini Jalpa|Jalpa]], and the rare [[LM002]] [[sport utility vehicle]] in 1986. ...o|Murciélago]] (2001) as well as the [[Lamborghini LM002]] (1986) off-road vehicle of which ''Road and Track'' magazine said, "With the 5.2 litre V-12, the LM

...from the then equally undeveloped 155), sporting 4 round headlamps, these vehicle mules served to test the 164 for the gruelling 1 million kilometre static a The wedged notch running down the length of the vehicle is a unique and striking design feature, which helped earn the 164 a unique

...pi and refused to sell him a GTO, so they had to acquire and modify a used vehicle.

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...the championship. Prost himself came incredibly close to failure, as his vehicle coasted to a halt on his warm-down lap, out of fuel.

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...ily-owned firms. Its major industries are [[precision machinery]], [[motor vehicle]]s, chemicals, [[pharmaceuticals]], electric goods, and [[fashion]] and [[c

...ndividuals with expertise in working with it. Recently, several mainstream vehicle manufacturers such as [[General Motors]] and [[BMW]] have started to use ca

...ered by Ferrari" insignia on their cars & merchandise. The official safety vehicle has already changed to be a Ferrari 599 GTB.

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...al accelerations to deliver braking pulses appropriate to each side of the vehicle. Loss of control over ground with uneven grip can thus be prevented. The se ...rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres for better brake cooling and enhanced dynamic vehicle behaviour especially in lateral roadholding terms;

...ntroducing electronic driver aids, whose use spread rapidly. [[Suspension (vehicle)#Passive.2C Semi Active.2C and Active Suspensions|Active suspension]], (pio ...were enforced as to the minimum and maximum tolerances for aspects of the vehicle (such as the size of the cockpit opening, an idea well known in [[Champ Car

...London]]. We can assume a name change occurred when Johnson patented his vehicle and named it “pedestrian curricle” or “velocipede,” but the public The first mechanically-propelled 2-wheel vehicle was believed to have been built by [[Kirkpatrick MacMillan]], a Scottish bl

..., more than 70 million motor vehicles, including [[car]]s and [[commercial vehicle]]s were produced worldwide. ...uate their private vehicle usage. Roughly half of the US's fifty one light vehicle plants are projected to permanently close in the coming years with the loss

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...for several laps. [[GNCC]] is famous for the high level of [[All-terrain vehicle|ATV]] (four-wheeled off-road vehicles) competition in addition to motorcycl

...s [[Tasso]], [[Ariosto]], [[Leopardi]], and [[Petrarch]], whose best known vehicle of expression, the [[sonnet]], was invented in Italy. Prominent philosopher

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...revivalist scene thus became associated with the opposition, and became a vehicle for "protest against free-market capitalism" Similarly, the avant-garde cla ...co'' in Italian) and choral singing. Even ballads--usually thought of as a vehicle for a solo voice--may be sung in choirs. In the province of Trento "folk c

...d later also for the German [[Wehrmacht]]. After the war, commercial motor vehicle production was resumed.

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...and being a Toyota it should establish itself as a reliable and well built vehicle.