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Old 09-30-2007, 08:52 AM   #1
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^^^*Auto Motor und Sport* German-English Terminology^^^

Here are the translations for the most important words in Auto Motor und Sport reviews. Sooner or later you guys will have the whole thing memorized!


Technical Data


TECHNISCHE DATEN = Technical Data (inc. various measurements)

FAHRZEUGTYP = Type of vehicle

Motorbauart / Zylinderzahl = Engine type / No. of cylinders
Hubraum = Engine capacity
Leistung = Engine output
Elektromotor = Electric engine
Max. Drehmoment = Max. Torque
Schadstoffeinstruffing = Emissions class
CO2 Ausstoß = CO2 emissions
Leergewicht / Zuladung = Weight (empty) & payload capacity
Länge x Breite x Höhe = Length x Width X Height
Radstand = Wheelbase
Wendekreis links / rechts = Turning circle left / right
Gepäckraum = Luggage compartment
Tankinhalt = Fuel tank capacity
Innenbreite vorn / hinten = Insidewidth (front / back)
Innenhöhe vorn / hinten = Insideheight (front / back)
Normsitzraum = Normal seating space
Testwagenbereifung = Brand & measurements of tires on testcar
Kraftübertragung = Transmission type & drive layout (FWD, AWD or RWD)
Beschleunigung = Acceleration
Höchstgeschwindigkeit = Top speed

Bremsweg = Braking distance
---aus 100 km/h kalt leer = from 100 km/h cold & empty
---aus 100 km/h kalt beladen = from 100 km/h cold & loaded
---aus 100 km/h warm beladen = from 100 km/h warm & loaded
---aus 190 km/h kalt leer = from 190 km/h cold & empty

Testverbrauch = Fuel economy (in test)
---Reichweite = Range

ECE-Verbrauch = Fuel economy (mixed)
---Stadt = Urban
---über Land = Rural
---Gesamt = Total

Innengeräusch = Inside noise

Grundpreis = Base price






Category Ratings


FAHRZEUGTYP = Type of vehicle

KAROSSERIE = Body / Bodywork

Innenmaße = Inside spacial measurements
Raumgefühl = Inside spacial feeling
Koffeeraum = Luggage compartment
Zuladung = Payload capacity
Funktionalität = Functionality
Serien-/Zusatzausstattung = Standard- / Optional equipment
Sicherheitsausstattung (passiv) = Passive safety features
Qualitätsanmutung = Quality impression


BEDIENSICHERHEIT = Ease of use / ease of vision

Rundumsicht / Übersichtlichkeit = Vision from car
Bedienbarkeit = Ergonomics (ease of use)
Licht = Light
Instrumente = Instruments


FAHRKOMFORT = Comfort

Federung leer = Suspension (empty)
Federung beladen = Suspension (loaded)
Sitze vorn = Seats (front)
Sitze hinten = Seats (rear)
Klimatisierung = Airconditioning
Innengeräusch-Messwerte = Interior noises (electronically measured)
Geräuscheindruck = Interior noises
Wendekreis = Turning circle


ANTRIEB = Propulsion

Laufkultur = Refinement
Durchzugskraft = Elasticity (midrange power)
Leistungsenfaltung = Power band
Schaltung / Getriebeabstuf. = Transmission
Beschl. / Höchstgeschwindigkeit = Acceleration / top speed
Testverbrauch = Fuel economy
Reichweite = Range


FAHRSICHERHEIT = Driving safety

Fachsicherheit leer = Driving safety (empty)
Fachsicherheit beladen = Driving safety (loaded)
Fahrdynamik-Test = Driving dynamics
Sicherheitsausstattung (aktiv) = Active safety features
Handling = Handling
Lenkung = Steering
Traktion / Wintertrauglichkeit = Traction / Drivability in winter
Geradeauslauf / Windempf. = Straight driving (no hands on steering wheel) / reaction to wind


BREMSEN = Brakes

Bremsweg leer (100 km/h) = Braking (empty) @ 100 km/h
Bremsweg kalt beladen (100 km/h) = Braking (cold & loaded) @ 100 km/h
Bremsweg warm beladen (100 km/h) = Braking (warm & loaded) @ 100 km/h
Bremsweg aus 190 km/h = Braking @ 190 km/h
Pedalgefühl = Pedal feel
u-Split-Stabilität = Stability under mu-split-conditions
u-Split-Bremsweg = Braking distance under mu-split-conditions
Bremsassistent = Braking assistant


EIGENSCHAFTSWERTUNG = Qualitative Ratings


UMWELT = Environment

Minimalverbrauch = Minimal fuel consumption
Emissionsverhalten = Emissions
Leergewicht = Empty weight
Stand- und Fahrgeräusch = Driving noises @ idle & motion


KOSTEN = Costs

Grundpreis = Base price
Aufpreisgestaltung = Extra costs
Wiederverkaufschancen = Resale outlook
Festkosten für 5 Jahre = Fixed costs (5 years)
Wart. / Rep. 100,000 km = Maintenance & repairs for 100,000 km
Kraftstoff 100,000 km = Fuel costs for 100,000 km
Garantie = Guarantee

GESAMTWERTUNG = Total ratings
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Re: ^^^*Auto Motor und Sport* German-English Terminology^^^

Great list!! Thanks Christian!! Da hast Du dir ja richtig Arbeit gemacht!! - karma given!!
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Re: ^^^*Auto Motor und Sport* German-English Terminology^^^

A very useful list. Thanks, Christian.
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Karma for the hard work Chris.
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Thanks Christian ! Now I can finally understand what the hell is going on in the mag.
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Thanx man
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u-Split-Stabilität = ? [1.]
u-Split-Bremsweg = ? [2.]
May I propose:
1. stability under mu-split-conditions
2. braking distance under mu-split-conditions


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Re: ^^^*Auto Motor und Sport* German-English Terminology^^^

Nice! And think that i was about to ask my german language teacher to make me a similar list
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May I propose:
1. stability under mu-split-conditions
2. braking distance under mu-split-conditions


Best regards, south
Many thanks. Done.
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Re: ^^^*Auto Motor und Sport* German-English Terminology^^^

Echt Toll, können Sie bitte auch erzählen, was bedeutet wirtschaftslichkeit wenn benutzt in einem Test?

Auch, warum sagt man Erlkönig wenn man spy-pictures schaut?

If my german doesn't make sense I'll happily try in english...
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