Car Acronyms

Car Acronyms
Car Acronyms

4ECT-I = 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission w/intelligence
4WD/AWD = 4 Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AFC = Air Fuel Controller
AS = Active Steer
A-TRC = Toyota Electonic Modulated Suspension
AMG = Auto Motors Group
BHP = Brake Horsepower
BMW = Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works)
BOV = Blow Off Valve
CATS = Computer Active Technology System
CBV = Compressor Bypass Valve
CDI = Compact Diesel Injection
cc = cubic centimeters
CE = Classic Edition
ci = cubic inches
CSL = Coupe Sport Lightweight
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
DAC = Downhill Assist Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DE = Deluxe Edition
DOHC = Double/Dual Overhead CamShaft
DP = Downpipe
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DSG = Direct Shift Gearbox
DVC = Dynamic Vehicle Control
EBA = Electronic Brake Assist
EBD = Electronic Brake-force Distrubution
ECT = Electronically Controlled Transmission
ECU = Electronic/Engine Control Unit
ESP = Electonic Stability Program
ETCS-i = Electronic Throttle Control System w/intelligence
FF = Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
FI = Forced Induction or Fuel Injected
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FR = Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
GT = Grand Touring, GT Series in Racing
HAC = Hill-Start Assist Control
I(as in I-4) = Inline Cylinders
IVT = Infinitely Variable Transmission
L = Limited
LCV = Lightweight Concept Vehicle
LE = Limited Edition
LM = Le Mans
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
M = MotorSport
MAF/MAS = Mass Airflow Sensor
MR = Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
N/A = Naturally Aspirated
NMU = Nitrous Management Unit
PASM = Porsche Active Suspension Management
PSM = Porsche Stability Management
PTM = Porsche Traction Management
R = Racing, Rally version
R/T = Road/Track
RAHC = Rear Adjustable Height Control
RR = Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
RS = Rally Sport
RWHP = Rear-Wheel Horsepower
S/C = Supercharged
SE = Special Edition
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
SOHC = Single Overhead Camshaft
SRS = Supplemental Restraint Systems
SSG = Sport Sequential Gearbox
SUV = Sport Utility Vehicle
T/C = Turbocharged
TB = Throttle Body
TCCS = Toyota Computer Controlled System
TCS = Traction Control System
TDC = Top Dead Center
- BDC = Bottom Dead Center
- ATDC = After Top Dead Center
- BTDC = Before Top Dead Center
TDI = Turbo Diesel Injection/ Trendline
TDI* = Toyota Direct Ignition*
THS = Toyota Hybrid System
Torsen LSCD = Torsen Limited Slip Center Differential
TQ = Torque
TP = Testpipe
TRD = Toyota Racing Development
V(as in V6) = V-Engine Type
V(As in 16V) = Valve
VCD = Viscous Coupling Differential
VHPD = Very High Performance Derivative
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
VIP = Vehicle Intrusion Protection
VSC = Vehicle Skid Control
VTEC = Valve Timing Electronic Control
VVT-i = Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence
VVTL-i = Variable Valve Timing and Lift w/intelligence
W(as in W16) = W-Engine Type
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
WRC = World Rally Champ/Car