ABS
An
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a safety feature that helps you to avoid
skidding when braking suddenly. An ABS prevents your wheels from locking,
allowing you to maintain control of the car.
Alloy
Wheels
A generic term used to describe
any non-steel road wheel. The most common alloy wheels are cast aluminum.
Technically, an alloy is a mixture of two or more metals. These wheels are
known for their light weight and strength.
Chassis
The chassis is the metal frame that holds all the
main parts of car together.
Differential
The gear assembly connected to
the drive shaft that permits the wheels to turn at different speeds when going
around a corner, while transmitting power from the drive shaft to the wheel
axles.
Four-wheel drive
A four-wheel drive system allows the engine to
power all four wheels simultaneously, instead of the standard two wheels.
Hybrid engine
A hybrid engine is a combination of a traditional
petrol engine and a zero-emission electric engine. The car runs off the
electric engine at low speeds and when extra power is needed.
RPM
RPM stands for Revs per minute, and measures how
hard your engine is working. If your RPM is high, you know your engine is
working hard.
Spoiler
An aerodynamic device, normally
on the rear of the vehicle, that changes the direction ofairflow in order to
reduce lift aerodynamic drag. A spoiler either reduces drag or create a
downward force on the car. It is called a spoiler because it "spoils"
the normal air flow over the car.
Suspension
A car’s suspension is a system of springs and other
parts that sits between the wheels and the frame, allowing the wheels to move
independently and absorb the shock of any bumps or unevenness in the road.
Torque
In technical terms, torque is defined as a force
used to turn or rotate things. In a car, torque is a measurement of the turning
power of the vehicle.
Transmission
The transmission in a car is the gearbox and other
mechanical parts that drive the wheels and allow the engine to accelerate
through a wide range of different speeds.
Tread
Tread refers to the patterns cut into the rubber on
your car’s tyres. Tread helps provide grip on the road, particularly in wet
weather.
