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motor

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A motor is another word for the engine in a car. It's what makes the car go by turning fuel into power.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a motor refers to the engine of a vehicle, which is responsible for converting fuel into mechanical energy to power the vehicle. It is a critical component that determines the performance and efficiency of the car.

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"...that's borderline too much motor for that car and I am a guy that I like things that are not overly powerful..."

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"Well coming back. I blew the motor up in the nova... I got a new motor as of thursday"

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"...the motor dying. So you got this. He's driving along Ford AeroStar..."

#2614: The Sludgehammer The Best of Car Talk 26:58

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