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four-wheel drive
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four-wheel drive
a system used in motor vehicles in which all four wheels are connected to the source of power

four-wheel drive [′fȯr ¦wēl ′drīv]
(mechanical engineering)
An arrangement in which the drive shaft acts on all four wheels of the automobile.


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They also feature 3- and 4-cylinder engines with SynchroSbuttle transmissions and pushbutton controls for PTO, all-wheel drive and differential lock.
``What Subaru realized is there's a niche out there for vehicles that offer all-wheel drive and utility,'' said analyst Chris Cedergren of Nextrend.
GM's Oldsmobile Silhouette can be upholstered in leather, outfitted with a CD sound system and equipped with a touring suspension, alloy wheels, performance tires and automatic load leveling, while its Bravada combines a full-time all-wheel drive system, generous ground clearance, substantial tires and suspension and plush interior, yielding passenger-car comfort and tenacious traction.
 
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