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Car innovations design history and theory, from the last 100 years.

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  • ABS Anti-Lock Brakes

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    ABS Anti-Lock Brakes

    ABS Anti-Lock Brake Systems Anti Lock Brake ABS Operation and Description The antilock brake system or the ABS control unit helps to maintain control and directional stability of ...

  • Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System

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    Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System

    Car Active Stabilizer Suspension System (APSSS) Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System (APSSS), also known as Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System, is an electric active s ...

  • Aftercooler (Charge air cooler)

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    Aftercooler (Charge air cooler)

    Charge air cooler explained A charge air cooler is used to cool engine air after it has passed through a turbocharger, but before it enters the engine. The idea is to return the a ...

  • Aftermarket exhaust system

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    Aftermarket exhaust system

    Aftermarket exhaust system Aftermarket exhaust parts are intended to replace the factory fitted exhaust components of a car, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle in order to improve ...

  • Air flow meter

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    Air flow meter

    Air flow meter An air flow meter, is a device that measures air flow, i.e. how much air is flowing through a tube. It does not measure the volume of the air passing through the tu ...

  • Air-to-liquid intercooler

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    Air-to-liquid intercooler

    Air-to-liquid intercooler Air-to-liquid intercoolers (aka Charge-Air-Coolers) are heat exchangers that transfer intake charge heat to an intermediate fluid, usually water, which f ...

  • Air–fuel ratio meter

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    Air–fuel ratio meter

    Air–fuel ratio meter An air–fuel ratio meter monitors the air–fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine. Also called air–fuel ratio gauge, air–fuel meter, or air–fuel gauge. It ...

  • Airbag Systems

    Airbag Systems

    Car Airbag Systems explained An airbag is a vehicle safety device. It is an occupant restraint system consisting of a flexible fabric envelope or cushion designed to inflate rapid ...

  • Alfa Romeo Flat 4 engine (1971–1997)

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    1970s
    Alfa Romeo Flat 4 engine (1971–1997)

    Alfa Romeo Flat-4 engine Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1971–1997 Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 2/4-valve F4 Displacement 1,186 cc 1,286 cc 1,351 cc 1,490 cc ...

  • Alfa Romeo JTS engine (2002-)

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    2000s
    Alfa Romeo JTS engine (2002-)

    Alfa Romeo JTS engine Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 2002– Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 4-valve I4, 60° V6 Displacement 1,859 cc (113.4 cu in) 1,970 cc (120  ...

  • Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine (1954–1994)

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    1950s
    Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine (1954–1994)

    Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1954–1994 Successor Alfa Romeo TwinSpark Configuration DOHC 2-valve I4 Displacement 1.3 L (1290 cc/78 in³) 1.6 L (157 ...

  • Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine (1986–2009)

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    1980s
    Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine (1986–2009)

    Alfa Romeo Twin Spark engine Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1986–2009 Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 2/4-valve I4 Fuel petrol Displacement 1.4 L 1.6 L 1.7 L 1. ...

  • Alfa Romeo V6 engine (1979–2005)

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    1970s
    Alfa Romeo V6 engine (1979–2005)

    Alfa Romeo V6 engine Overview Manufacturer Alfa Romeo Production 1979–2005 Combustion chamber Configuration V6 Displacement 2.0 L (1,997 cc (122 cu in)) 2.5 L (2,492 cc (152 cu in ...

  • Alfa Romeo Wheel PCD & Offsets

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    Alfa Romeo Wheel PCD & Offsets

    Alfa Romeo Wheel PCD & Offsets Alfa Romeo Cars Wheel measurement and sizes Model Year PCD Offset Bore 145 94 to 01 4×98 35 to 38 58.1 146 94 to 01 4×98 35 to 38 58.1 147 00 on 5×9 ...

  • Alloy wheels

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    Alloy wheels

    Car Alloy wheels Explained Alloy wheels are automobile (car, motorcycle and truck) wheels which are made from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium. They are typically lighter for the ...

  • Alternator

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    Alternator

    Car Alternator How it works The alternator produces electricity used to maintain battery storage charge and to help run all the electrical accessories, including the ignition and ...

  • AMC Engines (1954-1989)

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    1950s
    AMC Engines (1954-1989)

    AMC engines 343 4-bbl V8 1967 marlin engine 1954–1956: 184 cu in (3.0 L) Nash I6 (Rambler) 196 cu in (3.2 L) Nash L head I6 (Rambler/AMC I6) 252 cu in (4.1 L) Nash I6 320 cu in (5 ...

  • AMC straight-4 engine (1984-2002)

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    1980s
    AMC straight-4 engine (1984-2002)

    AMC straight-4 engine From 1984 to 2002 Overview Manufacturer American Motors (1984-September 1987) Chrysler (September 1987-2002) Also called PowerTech Production 1984–2002 Combu ...