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Four-on-the-floor

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002421

A manual transmission system where the gear shift lever is mounted directly on the floor of the vehicle, between the front seats. This configuration allows for direct mechanical linkage to the transmission, providing a more tactile and engaging driving experience. It refers specifically to a four-speed manual gearbox.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002421
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
See alsoDrive stick; Gear change
TranslationsGerman: Viergangschaltung am Lenkrad; Spanish: cuatro en el piso; French: boîte quatre au plancher
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002421",
  "term": "Four-on-the-floor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A manual transmission system where the gear shift lever is mounted directly on the floor of the vehicle, between the front seats. This configuration allows for direct mechanical linkage to the transmission, providing a more tactile and engaging driving experience. It refers specifically to a four-speed manual gearbox.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "drive stick",
    "gear change"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Viergangschaltung am Lenkrad",
    "es": "cuatro en el piso",
    "fr": "boîte quatre au plancher"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/four-on-the-floor/"
}

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