four-wheel drive vehicle

  • 21four-wheel drive — noun Date: 1926 an automotive drive mechanism that acts on all four wheels of the vehicle; also a vehicle equipped with such a drive …

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  • 22four-wheel drive — noun A four wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously. Syn: 4WD …

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  • 23four-wheel drive — noun a transmission system which provides power directly to all four wheels of a vehicle …

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  • 24four-wheel-drive low — (4WD Lo) A separate low ratio transfer case gear set designed for low speed operation and maximum traction in difficult terrain. In virtually all systems, engaging 4WD Lo usually requires bringing the vehicle to a complete stop …

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  • 25four-wheel — /ˈfɔ wil/ (say faw weel) adjective 1. having four wheels. 2. relating to the arrangement whereby all four wheels of a motor vehicle are connected to the source of power: four wheel drive …

  • 26Front-wheel drive — (or FF layout) is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine… …

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  • 27All Wheel Drive — Der ursprüngliche Zweck des Allradantriebs ist eine weitgehende Geländetauglichkeit des Fahrzeugs Allradantrieb (und …

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  • 28Mid-engine, front-wheel drive layout — MF layout In automotive design, a MF, or Mid engine, Front wheel drive layout is one in which the front road wheels are driven by an internal combustion engine placed just behind them, in front of the passenger compartment. In contrast to the… …

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  • 29Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a FF, or Front engine, Front wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. This layout is typically chosen for its compact packaging, allowing the rest of the vehicle to be designed …

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  • 30Six-wheel drive — Six wheel drive, 6WD, and 6x6 are terms used to describe a drivetrain which allows all six wheels to receive power from the vehicle s engine simultaneously. Unlike four wheel drive drivetrains, the system is still largely confined to off road… …

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