Engine Anatomy
What is the name of the component that transfers the motion of the pistons to the crankshaft?
Connecting Rod
What is it called when the transmission is directly connected to the differential and has no driveshaft
Transaxle
Similar to a turbo but belt-driven like a supercharger.
Procharger/Centrifugal Supercharger
Locks the rear wheels for drifting
E-Brake
What engine is in the 1994 soupbruh (fastest car in existence bro)
Which of the following is the primary reason a turbocharged engine may experience “turbo lag”?
The time required for the turbocharger to spool up
What engine configuration has the best primary balance?
Inline 6
What type of internal combustion engine requires only 1 rotation to complete a full combustion cycle instead of 2?
What type of transmission was often used in racecars and made a loud and easily recognizable whining noise.
Straight Cut Gear Transmission
What three cars are often known as The Holy Trinity
P1, 918, LaFerrari
What engine component, typically mounted on the crankshaft, reduces vibration by counteracting torsional forces during operation?
Harmonic Balancer/Damper
What roof attachment when paired with a wing allows for increased downforce?
The most boring transmissions, which are usually used in economy cars to keep the engine at the most efficient RPM.
CVT - Continuously variable transmission
What system, commonly used in turbocharged engines for motorsports, keeps the turbo spinning by igniting fuel in the exhaust manifold to reduce lag during throttle transitions?
Anti-Lag
Twin Turbo, AWD, 1400HP, 1965 Ford Mustang
Ken Blocks Hoonicorn
Since LS engines utilize only one camshaft, what opens and closes the valves?
Pushrods
In a carburetor, what component is primarily responsible for regulating the air-fuel mixture delivered to the engine?
Fuel Jet
What engine technology is primarily designed to improve fuel efficiency by allowing variable valve timing and lift?
VTEC/Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
Which F1 engines generally revved the highest?
V10
What Japanese sports car is produced by Mazda and is known for its rotary engine which allowed it to become iconic in motorsports and car culture?
Mazda RX7
Which of the following factors primarily determines the stroke length of an internal combustion engine?
Crankshaft Throw
What suspension systems is most effective at maintaining consistent tire contact with the road surface during high-speed cornering on uneven terrain?
Multi-link Suspension
What unique type of valve system uses a mechanical system to both open and close the valves without relying on traditional springs?
Desmodromic Valves
What ignition system, often used in drag racing, allows the driver to hold the engine at a set RPM for optimal launch by cutting ignition or fuel to specific cylinders?
2-Step
What Japanese car has a V10 and is often known as the best-sounding supercar?
Lexus LFA