Peel out
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004210
To accelerate a vehicle rapidly from a standstill, causing the drive wheels to lose traction and spin, producing smoke and a screeching sound. This action results from applying excessive engine torque to the wheels. Performing a peel out can cause accelerated wear on tires and drivetrain components.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004210 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: durchdrehen; Spanish: quemar rueda; French: démarrer en trombe |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004210",
"term": "Peel out",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "To accelerate a vehicle rapidly from a standstill, causing the drive wheels to lose traction and spin, producing smoke and a screeching sound. This action results from applying excessive engine torque to the wheels. Performing a peel out can cause accelerated wear on tires and drivetrain components.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "durchdrehen",
"es": "quemar rueda",
"fr": "démarrer en trombe"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/peel-out/"
}
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