Acronyms are not unique to Porsche of course, as bewildering abbreviations have been used by the automotive industry for many years.
We all understand ABS (anti-lock braking system), SRS (Supplementary Restraint System - airbag), ACC (Automatic Climate Control) and so on, but what about the ‘catchy’ marketing abbreviations such as SAHR (Saab Active Head Restraint, anti-whiplash read restraints, JTD (FCA Automotive) uniJet Turbo Diesel, SIPS (Volvo) Side Impact Protection System, WHIPS (Volvo) Whiplash Protection System, EDC (Renault/Dacia) Efficient Dual Clutch) and so on... It all gets very confusing.
Next time you’re playing with a new car configurator online, dreaming about your lottery win car, some of the following acronyms, now commonly used by the automotive sector, might be of use.
AAAS – Advanced Active Adaptive Secondary Safety
ABC – Active Body Control
ACS – Anticipatory Crash Control
ADD – Auto Defect Detection
AICC – Automatic Intelligent Cruise Control
ASD – Anti-Slide Device
BAS – Brake Assist System
CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission
DCAS – Distance Control Assist System
DCT – Dual Clutch Control
DOHC – Dual Overhead Camshaft
DPF – Diesel Particulate Filter
DRL – Daylight Running Lights
DSC – Dynamic Stability Control
HEV – Hybrid Electric Vehicle
KERS – Kinetic Energy Recovery System
LNC – Lean NOx Catalyst
OBD – On-board Diagnostic
RKE – Remote Keyless Entry
ROP – Roll-over Protection
RPA – Rear Park Assist
SCO – Sensor Control Unit
VSC – Vehicle Stability Control
VVT – Variable Valve Timing
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