Components of an Automobile

Main components

·        The basic structure: It consists of the frame, the suspension system, axels, wheels & tyres.

The engine: It provides the motive power for all various functions in a vehicle or its parts require to perform. The engine used in automobiles is IC (Internal combustion) engines.

·        The transmission system: It consists of a clutch, a gear box providing three, four or even five different ratios of torque output to input, a propeller shaft to transmit the torque from gear box to the rear axle and a differential gear to distribute the final torque to the driving wheels.

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     The auxiliaries: The principal one, out of these is electrical system.

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     The controls: They consist of steering system & brakes.

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     The superstructure: In those cases where frameless construction is not adopted there must be a super structure, i.e. the body.