JaaagMan's definitions

V10

An internal combustion engine with 10 cylinders arranged in a Vee.

1: A: "What engine's that M5 got?"
B: "A 5-litre V10"

2: Vehicle description:

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Model: Phaeton

Registration Number: DE56 EIN

Engine: 5.0 TDI
Engine layout: V10
Wheels driven: 4

Transmission: A6

Number of owners: 3

by JaaagMan June 30, 2012

dual-clutch

Two clutches - usually found in a dual-clutch gearbox.

"What's that transmission?"
"It's a dual-clutch transmission."

by JaaagMan April 22, 2012

A6

Audi's executive car, similar in size to the BMW 5-Series, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the SAAB 9-5, the Volvo S60 and the Jaguar XF.

"I've ordered my new company car today."
"What is it?"
"It's an A6 3.0 TDI."

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

S80

Volvo's rival to the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series (including the 550i), Jaaag XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and the Subaru Legacy.

The second generation (2006) - related to the Ford S-MAX and Galaxy MPVs and Mondeo family hatch, Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar X-Type and Volvo's own XC60 crossover and V70 estate - when launched was available with 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder, 3.2-litre six-cylinder and 4.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engines and 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines.

After revisions in 2009, the S80's engine range comprises of 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged (Ford EcoBoost) four-cylinder and 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol and 1.6-litre four-cylinder and 2.0-litre five-cylinder turbocharged and 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged diesel engines.

The 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged and 2.4-litre twin-turbocharged five-cylinder diesel engines are available with Volvo's Geartronic automatic transmission, with the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine is available with a Ford/Getrag dual-clutch gearbox. All engines bar the 3.0-litre petrol come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard.

The 3.0-litre petrol and 2.4-litre diesel are available with AWD.

"What's that car over there?"
"It's a Volvo S80 4.4."

by JaaagMan March 24, 2012

Wedding gown

A gown worn by a woman on her wedding day.

See also: wedding dress.

"Who designed your wedding gown?"
"Alfred Angelo. It's style number 1797."

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

550i

A BMW 5-Series equipped with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine

"What's that BMW over there?" "A 550i."

by JaaagMan December 31, 2011

155

The artificial top speed of many fast German cars in miles per hour (mph). In kilometres per hour (km/h), this figure is 250.

A: "What's the top speed of your M5?"
B: "155 mph with the limiter, 204 mph without."

by JaaagMan August 1, 2012