petrolheads
Automobile obsession people
Petrolheads are car enthusiasts—people passionate about automobiles, engines, and driving.
The term is chiefly British, with Americans more likely to say gearheads.
Petrolheads obsess over horsepower, exhaust notes, and racing: The show appeals to petrolheads who can identify any engine by sound.
The word carries affection rather than mockery.
Machine producing motion
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- exhaustUse up entirely
- transmissionSending of information
drivetrain · suspension · differential · chassis · clutch · gearbox · pistons · crankshaft
Returning something to condition
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- customizationModification to individual preference
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
- moddingAltering games unofficially
cruising · pinstriping · automobilia · collectors · meets · garage · workshop · concours
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
aerodynamics · boost · redline · dyno · tune · remap · straight-pipe · handling
High-performance luxury automobile
- classicsWorks of lasting value
- vintageQuality from past eras
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- convertibleCar with folding roof
sedan · SUV · pickup · dragster · choppers · roadster · GT · hatchback
engine
Machine producing motion
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- exhaustUse up entirely
transmission · drivetrain · suspension · differential · chassis · clutch · gearbox · pistons · crankshaft · carburetor
restoration
Returning something to condition
- detailingDescribing thoroughly, point-by-point
- customizationModification to individual preference
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
modding · cruising · pinstriping · automobilia · collectors · meets · garage · workshop · concours · heel-toe
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- nitrousRelating to certain nitrogen compounds
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
g-force · aerodynamics · boost · redline · dyno · tune · remap · straight-pipe · handling · grip
supercar
High-performance luxury automobile
convertible · sedan · SUV · pickup · dragster · choppers · roadster · GT · hatchback · saloon
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- lapOne complete circuit
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
rally · drag · checkpoint · podium · overtake · chicane · hairpin · downforce · slicks · telemetry
manual
Written instructions for use
drifting · powerslide · backroads · apex · throttle · gearshift · engagement
- gearheadsgearheads, motorheads, car buff, grease monkey, car collectors
- greaser culturegreasers, pompadour, slicked back hair, leather jackets, hot rods
petrolheadseco-warriors
Radical environmental activists
environmentalists · climate activists · tree huggers · Greta Thunberg