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Fascia (/ ˈ f eɪ ʃ ə /) is a term used in the automotive world that refers to the decorative panels of a car's dashboard [1] or the dashboard assembly. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Regulations affecting bumper design in the late 1970s saw the increasing use of soft plastic materials on the front and rear of vehicles.
The distance the car's body extends beyond the wheelbase at the front (front overhang) and rear (rear overhang). In car style design terms, this is the amount of body that is beyond the wheels or wheel arches. In general, the sum of the front and rear overhangs is equal to the overall length minus the wheelbase.
Fog light (also called foglamp) Spotlight; Headlight (also called headlamp) Headlight motor; Interior light and lamp, Center dome, Vanity-Sun visor and rear side, Floor and Door-front, back, Boot lamp or Trunk lamp; License plate lamp (also called number plate lamp or registration plate lamp) Side lighting; Brake light, Third or Center Brake ...
Wood trim, alternatively known as wood fascia, is a fascia made of synthetic or varnished wood, usually found in the interior of luxury cars. Wood trim can be made from natural materials like beechwood, maple, walnut, oak, or from synthetic materials. Wood trim was popular throughout the 20th century, particularly in luxury cars.
SEAT 1200 Sport, 'Bocanegra', the first car to be wholly developed in SEAT's Martorell Technical centre. SEAT 850 Spyder, a cabriolet in SEAT's range. SEAT 132, the last SEAT rear wheel drive mid-size car, powered with Fiat and Mercedes-Benz diesel engines. 1400 A / 1400 B / 1400 C (1953–1963) 600 N / 600 D / 600 E / 600 L (1957–1973)
An anti-submarine seat is a kind of seat that incorporates specially shaped panels in the forward edge of the seat cushion, reducing the tendency for the occupant to slide beneath the seatbelt in a severe frontal collision. [7] Anti-submarine seating is a safety feature that may be more important for the front seats than the rear seats. [8]
Smooth horizon reflection of Mazda RX-8 is achieved by Class-A surfaces of the fender, bonnet & windscreen as visible in this image. In automotive design application Class A surfaces are created on all visible exterior surfaces (ex; body panels, bumper, grill, lights etc.) and all visible surfaces of see-touch & feel parts in interior (ex: Dashboard, seats, door pads etc.).
Unlike most later car canopies, the Messerschmitt canopies are hinged on the side, as was the canopy of many fighter planes. A problem with side hinging is that, for a car with typical side-by-side seating, the passengers sitting closest to the hinge must slide or climb across a seat to get out of the car.