The design of modern cars is typically handled by a large team of designers and engineers from many different disciplines.
An
automobile is a wheeled passenger vehicle that
carries its own motor. Most definitions of
the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily
on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have
four wheels
, and to be constructed principally for the transport of people rather than goods. However, the term is far from precise.
As
part of the product development effort the team of designers
will work closely with teams of design engineers
responsible
for all aspects of the vehicle.
These engineering teams include:
chassis
, body and trim, powertrain,
electrical and production.
The
design team under the leadership of the design director will
typically comprise of an exterior designer, an interior
designer , and a color and materials designer.
Gasoline engines have the advantage over
diesel in being lighter and able to work at higher rotational speeds
and they are the usual choice for fitting in high performance sports
cars. Continuous development of gasoline engines
for over a hundred
years has produced improvements in efficiency and reduced
pollution.