drivetrain
noun
drive·train
ˈdrīv-ˌtrān 
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
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Lamborghini’s Espada and Jarama are twins under the skin, sharing identical drivetrains and unibody platforms, the Jarama with a wheelbase shorter by 10 inches and featuring two cramped rear seats.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Although borrowing design cues from cars of old – and shunning the batteries and electric motors of the hybrid drivetrain used by other Ferraris – the Icona family of SP cars all use dual-clutch, semi-automatic transmissions.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The power ratings of the three different Polestars wound up mattering less than how their varying drivetrains managed steering and throttle inputs, sensor measurements, and the resulting power delivery.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
With this concept, Chevrolet could possibly be experimenting with potential fixes for the issue in question and testing the drivetrain under harsh circumstances.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Although borrowing design cues from cars of old – and shunning the batteries and electric motors of the hybrid drivetrain used by other Ferraris – the Icona family of SP cars all use dual-clutch, semi-automatic transmissions.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The power ratings of the three different Polestars wound up mattering less than how their varying drivetrains managed steering and throttle inputs, sensor measurements, and the resulting power delivery.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
With this concept, Chevrolet could possibly be experimenting with potential fixes for the issue in question and testing the drivetrain under harsh circumstances.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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