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petrol-electric vehicle

Hybrid in which a petrol-fueled engine drives a generator supplying electric current to a battery or directly to an electric motor(s).

petrol surge

Movement of fuel in the tank, away from the pick-up pipe or carburettor jets, caused by changes in speed or direction.

Perspex

Trade name for a polymethyl methacrylate plastic.

personal powerkey

Ignition/door key that automatically calls up pre-set preferences in seat position, air-conditioning and radio stations.

permanent four-wheel-drive

System in which all wheels are driven whenever the vehicle is in motion.

perimeter frame

Basic chassis frame with the structural members confined to the side rails and end rails.

performance

Reference to a car's ability to accelerate or travel quickly. It can encompass several aspects of road behaviour but mainly refers to movement in a straight line.

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