Introduction to the Automobile Intro to Automotives

Automobile What 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.

Manufacturer Is any company that produces vehicles…

Makes Makes are different brands owned by the manufacturers.

Model Model is a specific make of vehicle Navigator

Types of Vehicles Compacts Pickups Sports Cars Full Size Car Van SUV’s Mini Van

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.)

Engines… There are four main types of engine configurations Inline Opposed Slant “V”

Introduction to the Automobile Questions/Discussion…