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
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