Torque
A quantity describing the turning action produced by an engine, usually expressed in newton-metres.
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Automotive glossary
Understand the concepts used in our guides and calculators. Documented definitions, examples, and related reading.
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Total cost of ownership
Total cost of ownership brings together the costs of acquiring, financing, using, and maintaining a vehicle over a defined period, taking into account the value it retains at the end.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Towable mass
Towable mass is the mass limit for a trailer that a vehicle is authorized or technically capable of towing, according to the applicable documentation.
Reviewed 05.10.2026Turbocharger
A device that uses a turbine driven by exhaust gases to power an intake-air compressor.
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