Automobile Components

1. Engine• Converts energy from gasoline into torque.

Front Engine Configuration

Mid Engine Configuration

Rear Engine Configuration

Electrical Systems

• Ignition• Charging• Accessories

– Lighting– Starting– Computer

Fuel System

• Mixes air and gasoline for to explode inside engine.

Cooling System

• Keeps engine at correct operating temperature

2. Drivetrain

• Converts engine torque to vehicle movement

• Variety of types:– Front Wheel Drive– Rear Wheel Drive– Four Wheel Drive& All Wheel Drive

Transmission/Transaxle• Uses different gear ratios to increase

torque (pulling power) or speed.

Differential • Allows rotational torque to turn 90 degrees.• Allows wheels to turn at different speeds.

Transfer Case

• Sends engine torque to both rear and front differentials in four wheel drive vehicles.

3. Brakes

• Stops vehicle and keeps it stationary.

Disk Brake

Drum Brake

4. Steering

• Changes vehicle direction.

5. Suspension• Allows the wheels to travel up and down

independently of the rest of the car.

6. Tires

• Connect vehicle to road• Affect vehicle handling, traction, braking

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