Embarrassing Car Terms

[Beanoyip]

Hey guys, to avoid embarrassing myself in the car forum. I decided to post this here. What does these terms mean? I actually searched the dictionary for these words.

 

Cabriolet ---> Refers to a car with a folded top. So it can mean hard or soft top? Eg. CLK, Saab.

Convertible ---> Refers to a topless car. Also means hard or soft top??

 

Coupe ---> Simply means a 2 dr car.

 

Correct me if i was wrong in any of the above.

[Conned]

then wat is a SPYDER? or Targa?... Roadster?

disturb u only..

Edited October 28, 2004 by Conned

[Virus]

More confusing when Merc introduce the CLS coupe with 4 doors.

 

How about AWD, 4WD??

[Beanoyip]

I think those name are given by their individual co.

[Conned]

ahhh AWD,4WD..my fav subject.

AWD in todays car sales terms means full time 4 wheel driven.

e.g WRX,Impreza TS,legacy, EVOs,Audis quattro, chye tiam cleaning tractors..911T,RX300,Touareg, X5...to anem a few..same sets of gears..cant select 2 or 4wd.

4WD is like those landrovers, panjeros,3 TONNERS, off road vehicles where they got a another set of gears or differential, where u can select hi,lo, for off-road purpose. selective !

 

hope this is clear..

wait! u testing me izzit?

Edited October 28, 2004 by Conned

[Virus]

Wah ! Expert sia ! Actually AWD is not true as 'spare' wheel no moving.

 

BTW, the new 5 tonnes (replacing existing 3 & 5 tonnes) is AWD liow, don't even high/low terrain gear.

 

There is another term "4 wheel steer", seems like no manufacturer view as a competitive plus point.