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...ull away immediately, or else risk a broken wrist, or worse. Moreover, as engines evolved, they became larger and compression ratios increased, making hand c [[Daimler Chrysler | Chrysler]] and [[Ford Motor Company | Ford]] both contributed to the starter market,

...hain-drive from the engine's crankshaft. It can also be powered by a gas [[turbine]] . When a centrifugal type compressor section is mated to a gas turbine drive it is then referred to as a turbo-supercharger, commonly called a [[t

==Standard engines== ...rs in the engine with the area of a piston and the length of the [[Stroke (engines)|stroke]]. With circular pistons, displacement can be calculated from the [

.... It was relatively unchanged during its production, even after [[Chrysler|Chrysler's]] buyout of AMC, all the way through 1991. The Eagle station wagon remained in production for one year after Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC in 1987.

..., reduce [[fuel efficiency]] and power. Where fuel is expensive and, thus, engines generally smaller, these penalties are more burdensome. In recent years, au ...other manufacturers in the US and other countries. [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] was late in developing its own true automatic, introducing the two-speed

..., reduce [[fuel efficiency]] and power. Where fuel is expensive and, thus, engines generally smaller, these penalties are more burdensome. In recent years, au [[Chrysler Corporation|Chrysler]] was late in developing its own true automatic, introducing the two-speed

...while 1885 marked the introduction of gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engines. [[Automotive]] history is generally divided into a number of [[era]]s base ...this was his only automotive patent. This design was used for all further engines, and the four-seat "second Marcus car" of 1888/89. This ignition, in conjun

...e edge of the track close to the finish line for hours, then restart their engines and crawl across the line to be listed amongst the finishers. However, this ...At the dropping of the French tricolor, the drivers would then start their engines and drive away. However, in 1971 this method would be done away with altoge

...lled '''Hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV)''' which use [[internal combustion]] engines and [[electric battery|electric batteries]] to power [[electric motor]]s. M ...ids where a small petrol engine powered a compressor. Several types of air engines also increased the range between fill-ups with up to 60% by absorbing ambie

.... It was relatively unchanged during its production, even after [[Chrysler|Chrysler's]] buyout of AMC, all the way through 1991. The Eagle station wagon remained in production for one year after Chrysler Corporation acquired AMC in 1987.

.../[[BRM]]/[[Coventry Climax]] and [[Ferrari]] [[Formula One]] 1.5 L V8 engines ''(none of them used in a road car)'' *** Jimenez Novia (used a 4.1 L W16 based on four I4 Yamaha motorcycle engines.)

...osi would go on to design a series of new A.L.F.A. cars with more powerful engines ([[A.L.F.A 40/60 HP|40-60 HP]]). A.L.F.A. also ventured into [[motor racing ...components, compressors and generators based on the company's existing car engines were produced in a vastly enlarged factory during the war. When the war was

...the engine up to 1929 (two of them, 1926 and 1928, in Miller chassis). The engines then won another seven races until 1938 (again two of them, 1930 and 1932, ...usturbine.jpg|thumb|left|Hot Rod magazine cover showing a Granatelli Lotus Turbine IndyCar, 1968]]

...prior to the start. On the starter's signal, the drivers could start their engines and start the race. In [[1971]], a full rolling start was introduced, as in ...the introduction of new regulations that reduced the size and power of the engines, while the evolution of [[aerodynamics]] allowed the engineers to improve t

...it in 1951 with the Alfa-Romeo 159, an evolution of the 158. The Alfetta's engines were extremely powerful for their capacity: In 1951 the 159 engine was prod ...egulations would last until 1954 before switching to 2.5-litre atmospheric engines. Major manufacturers were already working to develop cars for the future re