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In automotive electronics, body control module or 'body computer' is a generic term for an electronic control unit responsible for monitoring and controlling various electronic accessories in a vehicle's body.
The American auto industry voluntarily adopted amber front turn signals for most vehicles beginning in the 1963 model year, [67] [68] though the advent of amber signals was accompanied by legal stumbles in some states [69] [70] and front turn signals were still legally permitted to emit white light until FMVSS 108 took effect for the 1968 model ...
The 1969 Shelby Mustang came under Ford's control and was made to look markedly different from regular production Mustangs, despite being built in-house by Ford. [69] The custom styling included a fiberglass front end with a combination loop bumper/grille that increased the car's overall length by 3 inches (76 mm), as well as five air intakes ...
The Ford Mustang I is a small, mid-engined (4-cylinder), open two-seater concept car with aluminium body work that was built by Ford in 1962. Although it shared few design elements with the final production vehicle, it did lend its name to the line.
A power-train control module, abbreviated PCM, is an automotive component, a control unit, used on motor vehicles. It is generally a combined controller consisting of the engine control unit (ECU) and the transmission control unit (TCU). On some cars, such as many Chryslers, there are multiple computers: the PCM, the TCU, and the Body Control ...
The Jaguar S-Type, launched at the beginning of 1999, was an executive car with retro styling that revived the S-Type nameplate first used by Jaguar in 1963 and had a distinctive retro design that also paid tribute to the 1963 S-Type. It was praised on its release for having a 'luxurious interior', 'creamy composure', and a 'class-leading ...
[19]: 40 This car had a fully enclosed wedge-shaped body, with only the front wheels, fitted with lakester-style wheel discs (Moon discs), exposed. [ 19 ] : 40 Little is known about the project; it is likely interest was sparked by Shinoda's pre- and post-WW2 experience racing roadsters in the Los Angeles area.
The Portland Grand Prix saw Ludwig's Mustang GTP last 24 laps, before he retired, and was classified 29th overall, and 18th in class. [17] At the Grand Prix of Sonoma, Ludwig (with sponsorship from 7-Eleven) was finally able to finish a race with the Mustang GTP; he took fifth, and was the last car on the lead lap. [18]