air‑cooled car
Some older cars, like classic motorcycles or certain sports cars, don't use a radiator. Instead, they let air flow over the engine to keep it cool.
An air‑cooled car uses the surrounding air to dissipate engine heat instead of a liquid coolant. This design simplifies cooling but can lead to higher operating temperatures and less efficient heat management.
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"I would love to see this on an air-cooled car. And they're for a number of reasons."
Vonnen’s Porsche 911 Does The Unthinkable — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 205 The Carmudgeon Show
"[757.2s] But then I didn't like how big those cars are so I was like, you know what if I could take and [762.8s] Always feel like I'm in an air-cooled car a small [766.6s] Nasty little car but run,..."
Betim Berisha / What the Mountain Takes Overcrest
"...our buddy, Zach, local guy. He just bought an air-cooled car. Congratulations to him."
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