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Four-wheel drive — This article is about the class of vehicle drivetrains. For other uses, see Four by four/Four wheel drive (disambiguation). All wheel drive redirects here. For the all wheel drive in motorcycles, see two wheel drive. The Jeep Wrangler is a 4WD… … Wikipedia
Four-wheel drive in Formula One — Given its success in other forms of motor racing, notably rallying, it is perhaps surprising that four wheel drive (4WD) has only been tried a handful of times in Formula One. In the World Championship era since 1950, only eight such cars are… … Wikipedia
four-wheel drive — (4WD) A type of drive system in which both front wheels are connected to its own differential and axles, and both back wheels are connected to its own differential and axles. Between these two differentials there is a transfer case which allows… … Dictionary of automotive terms
four-wheel-drive high — (4WD Hi) A four wheel drive, with the final drive ratio the same as when the vehicle is in two wheel drive … Dictionary of automotive terms
four-wheel drive — four wheel drive, adj. Auto. 1. a drive system in which engine power is transmitted to all four wheels for improved traction. 2. a vehicle having such a system. Abbr.: 4WD [1925 30] * * * … Universalium
four-wheel drive — noun 1. a motor vehicle with a four wheel drive transmission system • Syn: ↑4WD • Hypernyms: ↑motor vehicle, ↑automotive vehicle 2. a transmission that provides power directly to all four wheels of a motor vehicle • Syn: ↑4WD … Useful english dictionary
four-wheel drive — /fɔ wil ˈdraɪv / (say faw weel druyv) noun 1. a system which allows for all four wheels of a motor vehicle to be connected to the source of power, for the purpose of traversing rough terrain. 2. a motor vehicle which has such a system. Abbrev.:… …
four-wheel drive — also 4WD noun (C, U) a system in a car or other vehicle by which the power of the engine is given to all four wheels to make it easier to drive four wheel drive adjective : a four wheel drive Toyota … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Quattro (four wheel drive system) — quattro (meaning four in Italian), is the name used by Audi AG to indicate that four wheel drive (4WD) technologies or systems are used on specific models of the Audi automobiles.Audi.com Glossary [http://www.audi.com/audi/com/en2/tools/glossary/e… … Wikipedia
Jeep four wheel drive systems — Jeep uses a variety of four wheel drive and all wheel drive systems on their various vehicles. These range from basic part time systems that require the driver to move a control lever to send power to four wheels, to permanent four wheel systems… … Wikipedia
full-time four-wheel drive — A condition where all four wheels are always being driven by the drivetrain. It may include the option of part time (that is, shifting into 2WD for dry pavement) operation, and may or may not have Hi and Lo 4WD speed ranges. The British term is… … Dictionary of automotive terms
