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M85 - M85 is a blend of 85% methanol and 15% gasoline. It is not commonly used because Methanol and Methanol fumes are poisonous.
Make - For a vehicle, either the name of its manufacturer or, if the manufacturer has more than one operating unit, the name of that unit.
Manifold Heat Control Valve - A thermostatic device that routes exhaust heat to the intake manifold in order to promote fuel vaporization and reduce warm-up time.
Manual Extending Mirrors - A sideview mirror that can be manually moved further away from a vehicle when it is towing an object.
Manual Transmission - A transmission that uses a clutch and a shift (gear) selector to change gears.
Manual Transmission Fluid - The fluid used for lubricating and cooling a manual transmission.
Manufacturers Engine Code - An alphanumeric code given to an engine by its manufacturer in order to distinguish it from other engines.
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) - It is just that, a suggested selling price set by the manufacturer based on region. It is a term used mostly in the car industry. Also referred to as the "Sticker Price" or "List Price" .
Map Storage - The media on which the maps for a vehicles navigation system are stored (generally CD, DVD or hard drive).
Marketing Support - An auto industry term that describes programs that manufacturers provide to stimulate sales or assist dealers in the advertising and marketing of their vehicles.
Marque - A model of automobile that has been recognized as a world-class car.
Matching Numbers - A description of a car with the manufacturer's body and engine numbers matching, indicating that it's the engine originally installed in the vehicle at the factory. It's of varying importance to collectors and to a vehicle's value, but it can be useful to prove that a high-performance model is as it's presented, rather than a more ordinary trim line later modified to resemble an original muscle car.
Maximum Cargo Capacity - A measurement of a vehicles cargo volume when the rear seats (including a third row if applicable) are folded or removed.
Memory Settings - Preset positions and settings (for power seats, mirrors or steering column positions for a vehicles driver) or for the HVAC system, audio system, exterior mirrors or navigation system, that can be recalled using a button.
Mid-Engine - A vehicle that is propelled solely by its rear wheels and whose engine that is aft of the passenger compartment but forward of the rear axle.
Mileage Allowance - In a vehicle lease, the number of miles the lessee is permitted to drive over the term of the lease without incurring an excess mileage penalty.
Mill - An engine.
Mille Miglia - A 1000 mile Italian road race from 1927 to 1957.
Model - A specific vehicle brand identified by a name or number (and which is usually further classified by trim or style level).
Model Year - For a vehicle model, the calendar year designation assigned by the manufacturer to the annual version of that model.
Money Factor - An auto leasing industry term for expressing the interest rate used to calculate the monthly lease payment, and equal to the leases APR divided by 2,400. (For example, an APR of 7.2% equals a money factor of 0.0033.). Also referred to as a "lease factor" or "lease fee."
Monocle Windscreen - A circular section windscreen, carried on the steering column, that offers protection only to the driver.
Monocoque - A frameless body structure that derives its strength from a stressed, sophisticated body design, rather than relying upon a frame.
Monroney Sticker - A sticker, required by law for all new vehicles sold in the United States, that is affixed to the side window or windshield and that must include the following information: MSRP, engine and transmission specs, standard equipment and warranty details, optional equipment and pricing, city and highway mileage ratings as determined by the Environment Protection Agency, and crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Also referred to as a "Window sticker."
Monthly Payment - The amount of principal and interest that must be paid each month under the terms of a finance or lease contract.
Mopar - Chrysler vehicles, including Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial and Desoto.
Mother-In-Law Seat - A single rear seat facing the side.
Mouse - Small block Chevrolet motor. The original small block Chevy motor has appeared in more modified vehicles than any other motor in automotive history.
Muscle Car - Medium-size cars with large-displacement engines built between 1964 and 1972.
Muscle Car Era - The Muscle Car Era featured cars and trucks built between 1964 and 1972.
Here is a list of various Automotive Definitions. These are not specific to just Classic Cars, but covers all Automotive Definitions in general. This is not an all inclusive list and as we come across more, we will add them here. Drop us a note if you see something we missed.
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