axle ratio

collocation in English

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axle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæk.səl/us
/ˈæk.səl/
a bar connected to the centre of a circular object such as a wheel that allows or causes it to turn, especially one connecting two wheels of ...
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ratio
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/us
/ˈreɪ.ʃi.oʊ/
the relationship between two groups or amounts that expresses how much bigger one is than ...
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(Definition ofaxleandratiofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This transmission helped boost highway fuel economy, while improving city performance by with a 3.08:1 rearaxleratio.
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A 2.8:1axleratiois fitted as standard, but other ratios are possible.
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Maximum towing is 24500 lb (4.88axleratio) / 20500 lb (4.30axleratio).
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The standard rearaxleratiowas dropped from 2.93 to 2.76 with all standard-performance engines and automatic transmission.
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It was a large car with its wheelbase and proved too heavy for the available power needing a 6:1 rearaxleratio.
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Rearaxleratiofor the 3-speed manual was 3.73.
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It was only available with a 3.91 or 4.30 rearaxleratio.
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Stage 1 cars equipped with air conditioning received a 3.42axleratio.
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The 4.30axleratioexceptions are insignificant in terms of establishing a meaningful pattern, as they represent a normal (1970) production line margin of error.
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The 350 was available with a 2.56:1axleratioand a 3.08axleratiowhich may explain the difference in performance times.
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The latter engine combined with the heavy-duty trailer towing package and appropriateaxleratiocan achieve a towing capacity of 8,100 lbs (3,674 kg).
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Unchanged was the standard rearaxleratiofor the base engine, which remained at 3.08 with automatic and 3.36 with manual transmission.
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Transmission andaxleratiochoices remained the same.
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Other modifications carried out at the same time included new, slimmer sports seats and a higher rearaxleratio.
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In 1950 the rearaxleratiowas lowered to improve acceleration and twin dampers fitted to the front torsion bar independent suspension.
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To improve acceleration the rearaxleratiowas changed from 4.89:1 to 5.125:1.
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Carried over from the previous year were seven available rear axle ratios ranging from 2.73 to 4.56.
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Standard rear axle ratios were 2.76:1 with automatic transmission and 3.23:1 with manual, though other ratios were available.
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Ant's had a very low gear axle ratios for pulling weight and attaining low speeds (40 to 50mph).
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