torsion bar

noun

: a long metal element in an automobile suspension that has one end held rigidly to the frame end and the other twisted and connected to the axle and that acts as a spring

Examples of torsion bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, the torsion bars that sprung those trailing arms were now located all the way at the rear. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2023 Both also share front unequal-length control arms and torsion bars. Phil Berg, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023 In its place are unequal-length control arms sprung by torsion bars. Don Schroeder, Car and Driver, 2 Aug. 2023 Both models employ the Civic's strut front suspension, located by lower control arms and sprung by torsion bars. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2023 The suspension incorporates double wishbones with inboard torsion bar dampening, while braking is provided by a set of six-piston monobloc aluminum calipers and carbon brake discs and pads. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The unequal-length control arm suspension features inboard torsion bar dampers, using pushrods up front and pullrods at the back. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 The torsion bar all-independent suspension is surprisingly supple over bumps, but the rudimentary underpinnings are less impressive in controlling body roll and chassis movement during aggressive maneuvers. Michael Harley, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022 Other technical features include front and rear double-wishbone suspension, an inboard torsion bar and a McLaren and Penske-manufactured damper system. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of torsion bar was in 1937

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“Torsion bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torsion%20bar. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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torsion bar

noun
: a long metal piece in an automobile suspension that has one end firmly attached to the frame and the other twisted and connected to the axle and that acts as a spring

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