25 Car Terms You Need To Know

Make sure you're understanding everything we're talking about.

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Cars have a language all their own. The terminology used to describe them can often be just as confusing as the engines that power them. You don’t necessarily need to know every auto word in the book to appreciate, and definitely not to operate, a car, but it definitely doesn't hurt. Plus, you want to know what we're talking about on the site, right? Come with us on a journey of knowledge as we break down 25 Car Terms You Need To Know.

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Drophead

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Beltline

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A, B, and C Pillars

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Lockup

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Torque Steer

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Pound-Foot (or Pound-Feet)

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Brake bias

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Knock

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Limited-Slip Differential

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Bedding in Brake Pads

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OBD

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Naturally Aspirated vs. super- or turbocharged

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Apex

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Blip the Throttle

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Pushrod and Pullrod Suspensions

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Camber/Caster/Toe

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Polar Moment of Inertia

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Drag Coefficient

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Downforce

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Slip Angle

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Oversteer

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Understeer

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Opposite Lock

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Double Clutching

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Heel-and-Toe

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