Automobile

An automobile is a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor. Different types of automobiles include cars, buses, trucks, and vans, with cars being the most popular by far. Earlier terms for automobile include "horseless carriage" and "motor car." An automobile has seats for the driver and, almost without exception, one or more passengers.

Major possible subsystems

• engine
• carburetor or fuel injection
• fuel pump
• engine configuration: Wankel or reciprocating (V, inline, flat).
• engine management systems
• exhaust system
• ignition system
• self starter
• emissions control devices
• turbochargers and superchargers
• front engine
• rear engine
• mid engine
• Ancillary power - mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, vacuum, air
• drivetrain
• transmission (gearbox)
• manual transmission
• semi-automatic transmission
• fully-automatic transmission
• Layout
• FF layout
• FR layout
• MR layout
• RR layout
• Drive Wheels
• 2 wheel drive
• 4 wheel drive
• Front wheel drive
• Rear wheel drive
• All wheel drive
• differential
• limited slip differential
• axle
• Live axle
• brakes
• disc brakes
• drum brakes
• anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
• wheels and tires
• custom wheels
• steering
• rack and pinion
• Ackermann steering geometry
• Caster angle
• Camber angle
• Kingpin
• suspension
• MacPherson strut
• wishbone
• double wishbone
• multi-link
• torsion beam
• semi-trailing arm
• axle
• body
• crumple zones
• monocoque (or unibody) construction
• suicide doors
• spoiler
• interior equipment
• passive safety
• seat belts
• airbags
• child safety locks
• dashboard
• shifter for selecting gear ratios
• ancillary equipment such as stereos, air conditioning, cruise control, car phones, positioning systems, cup holders, etc.
• exterior equipment
• windows
• Power window
• windshield