Glossary / General

instrument cluster

26 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the set of gauges you see in front of you that tells you things like how fast you’re going and how much gas is left. Today they’re usually digital screens.

Technical Definition

The instrument cluster is the group of gauges and displays located in front of the driver, showing speed, fuel level, engine status, and other critical data. Modern clusters often use digital screens instead of analog dials.

Hear It Discussed

"And again, how the doors open and the big sill is really thick and the way the instrument cluster is and stuff. I like that car a lot."
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares Bring a Trailer Podcast 29:12

"...the visceralness and the overall experience of looking at this instrument cluster, which is a little bit peculiar..."
Driving The BMW Z1 — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 230 The Carmudgeon Show 19:56

"It's almost always the instrument cluster itself, the whole thing. I, you know, so many times, I don't think I've ever seen it be anything but the instrument cluster."
Another Great Episode Helping You Fix Your Car Under The Hood show 12:02