powertrain
Noun
Meaning
powertrain (plural powertrains)
The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
Hyponym: drivetrain
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Phrases with the word
Examples
A 2.2-liter diesel engine is also part of the powertrain lineup, but don't expect the engine in the US.
A 3.3-liter V-6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive is the only powertrain option and makes a solid 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque.
Automobile powertrain This plastic pilot shaft guide tool is used to align the clutch disk as the spring-loaded pressure plate is installed.
ADAS functions that can benefit from the Electronic Horizon include predictive powertrain control for maximising fuel efficiency, adaptive cruise control, adaptive lighting, lane assistance and object recognition.
In motorsport, powertrain developers strive to increase power output by reducing weight, using strong metal alloys, hardening crankshafts, improving balance, reducing friction and vibration as previously described.
Giving customers some choice, rear- or four-wheel drive is on the menu with each of these vehicles, though no performance or powertrain alterations have been made.