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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
P

Propshaft Joints

Universal joints used to allow a propshaft to work through an angle.

Propulsion

Application of a driving force.

Proton

One of a number of particles in the nucleus of an atom. The proton has a positive polarity and is electrically positive in opposition to the negative charge of the electrons.

Prototype

A working version of a new design.

Provenance

The origins of information.

PS

The German word for horsepower. Pferdestärke. 1PS equals 0.986bhp.

Psi

Pound per square inch. A measure of pressure in old units. The SI unit of pressure is the Pascal (Pa).

PSP

Power Steering Pressure

PSPS

Power Steering Pressure Switch.

PT

Part Throttle.