Physical Description:104 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Publisher:Dorchester, Dorset, England :Veloce Pub.,2011.
General Note:
At head of title: RAC, the driving people.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Car types, construction & body styles. Car types ; Construction types ; Body styles -- Propulsion. International combustion engines ; Turbochargers and superchargers ; How an internal combustion engine works ; Electric propulsion ; Hybrid propulsion ; Alternative propulsion systems ; Starting system ; Charging system ; Fuel system ; Fuel injection system ; Engine idle speed control system (petrol/gasoline engines) ; Air intake system ; Fuel system of a diesel engine ; Ignition system ; Cooling system ; Lubrication system ; Exhaust system -- Drivetrain. Clutch ; Gearbox (transmission unit) ; Drive types ; Wheels and tyres (tires) ; Suspension system ; Steering system ; Braking system -- Electronics and safety. Car electronics ; Safety features -- Help yourself.