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

Beltline

A, B, and C Pillars

Lockup

Torque Steer

Pound-Foot (or Pound-Feet)

Brake bias

Knock

Limited-Slip Differential

Bedding in Brake Pads

OBD

Naturally Aspirated vs. super- or turbocharged

Apex

Blip the Throttle

Pushrod and Pullrod Suspensions

Camber/Caster/Toe

Polar Moment of Inertia

Drag Coefficient

Downforce

Slip Angle

Oversteer

Understeer

Opposite Lock

Double Clutching

Heel-and-Toe
