connecting rod
noun
: a rod that transmits motion between a reciprocating part of a machine (such as a piston) and a rotating part (such as a crankshaft)
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Versus its 788 hp predecessor in the 812 Superfast, the engine spins up 31 more horses and gets titanium connecting rods that are 40 percent lighter, a lightened crankshaft and pistons, and valve-train components derived directly from Ferrari’s F1 engines, boosting mechanical efficiency.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
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“Connecting rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connecting%20rod. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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