Intro to Automotives

AutomobileWhat does the word mean?Auto-

“SELF”Mobile-

“MOVING”

Definition:A self-propelled passenger vehicle that usually

has four wheels and an internal-combustion engine, used for land transport.

ManufacturerIs any company that produces vehicles…

MakesMakes are different brands owned by the manufacturers.

ModelModel is a specific make of vehicle

Navigator

Types of Vehicles

Pickups

Sports Cars

SUV’s Mini Van

Compacts

VanFull Size Car

Engines…

Engine size is located on EPA sticker

Is the combined volume of the cylinders

Commonly listed in Liters (metric) or Cubic Inches (U.S.)

There are four main types of engine configurations1) Inline2) Opposed3) Slant4) “V”

Engines…

Questions/Discussion…