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=== Usage ===
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===Usage===
  
 
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<pre>
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| aka              =
 
| aka              =
 
| model_years      =
 
| model_years      =
| production_start  =  
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| production        =
| production_end    =  
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| production_start  =
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| production_end    =
 
| assembly          =  
 
| assembly          =  
 
| predecessor      =  
 
| predecessor      =  
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=== Parameters ===
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===Parameters===
 
 
 
* '''name''':  the name of the car used in its original or primary market
 
* '''name''':  the name of the car used in its original or primary market
 
* '''image''':  A 'three quarter' view of the front and side of the car (eg: [[:Image:1963 MkI Mini.jpg]]), preferably taken against a background containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the camera.
 
* '''image''':  A 'three quarter' view of the front and side of the car (eg: [[:Image:1963 MkI Mini.jpg]]), preferably taken against a background containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the camera.
* '''[[automotive industry|manufacturer]]''': the [[brand]] name, [[marque]], [[division (business)|division]] or automaker
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* '''[[automotive industry|manufacturer]]''': The company or division that manufactures the vehicle
 
* '''parent company''': industrial group or [[holding company]] which owns the marque/brand/division at the time the car was produced (if any)
 
* '''parent company''': industrial group or [[holding company]] which owns the marque/brand/division at the time the car was produced (if any)
* '''[[list of acronyms and initialisms: A#AK|aka]]''': other names of the [[automobile|car/automobile]] in different markets
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* '''[[list of acronyms and initialisms: A#AK|aka]]''': other names of the [[automobile|car/automobile]] in different markets  
 
* '''[[Model year|model years]]''': the model years in which the vehicle was marketed. No months or half-years. Empty this field and place actual production date in the ''Production start'' and ''production end'' fields as this information becomes available.
 
* '''[[Model year|model years]]''': the model years in which the vehicle was marketed. No months or half-years. Empty this field and place actual production date in the ''Production start'' and ''production end'' fields as this information becomes available.
* '''production start''' and '''production end''': the calendar dates (year and month, with day if available) on which production of the vehicle started and ended. When these fields are filled, the ''model years'' field is not used. If only the start ''or'' end date is available, the ''model years'' field may also be used until the other specific date becomes available.
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* '''production''': [[calendar year]] (not [[model year]]) range when the car was produced. This is an alternative to production_start and production_end; do not use both forms.
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* '''production start''' and '''production end''': This is an alternative to ''production''; do not use both forms. The calendar dates (year and month, with day if available) on which production of the vehicle started and ended.
 
* '''assembly''':  cities and countries where the model is built
 
* '''assembly''':  cities and countries where the model is built
 
* '''predecessor''':  previous models from the manufacturer in the segment or similar
 
* '''predecessor''':  previous models from the manufacturer in the segment or similar
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* '''[[automobile layout|layout]]''':  layout of the [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]]
 
* '''[[automobile layout|layout]]''':  layout of the [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]]
 
* '''[[automobile platform|platform]]''':  the platform name, which may be shared with similar cars from the same or related marques
 
* '''[[automobile platform|platform]]''':  the platform name, which may be shared with similar cars from the same or related marques
* '''[[internal combustion engine|engine]]''': nominal capacity in Litres (L), abbreviated [[engine configuration]], notable [[valvetrain]], notable fuel delivery, forced induction type
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* '''[[internal combustion engine|engine]]''': nominal capacity in Litres (L), abbreviated [[engine configuration]], notable [[valvetrain]], notable fuel delivery, forced induction type
 
* '''[[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]]''':  number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (eg. "6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]], 5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]")
 
* '''[[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]]''':  number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (eg. "6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]], 5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]")
 
* '''wheelbase''':  nominal [[wheelbase]]
 
* '''wheelbase''':  nominal [[wheelbase]]
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* '''height''':  nominal height
 
* '''height''':  nominal height
 
* '''weight''':  kerb/curb weight of a standard car without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a lowest and highest figure)
 
* '''weight''':  kerb/curb weight of a standard car without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a lowest and highest figure)
* '''fuel capacity''': nominal capacity of the [[fuel tank]]
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* '''fuel capacity''': nominal capacity of the [[fuel tank]]
* '''electric range''': [[all-electric range]] of [[plug-in hybrid]] vehicles
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* '''electric range''': [[all-electric range]] of [[plug-in hybrid]] vehicles
 
* '''related''':  cars which share components
 
* '''related''':  cars which share components
 
* '''designer''':  the name of the individual designer, or the "design house"
 
* '''designer''':  the name of the individual designer, or the "design house"

Revision as of 15:29, 2 January 2009

Usage

{{Infobox Automobile generation
| name              = 
| image             = 
| manufacturer      = 
| parent_company    = 
| aka               =
| model_years       =
| production        =
| production_start  =
| production_end    =
| assembly          = 
| predecessor       = 
| successor         = 
| class             = 
| body_style        = 
| layout            = 
| platform          = 
| engine            = 
| transmission      = 
| wheelbase         = 
| length            = 
| width             = 
| height            = 
| weight            = 
| related           = 
| designer          = 
| sp                = us
}}

Parameters

  • name: the name of the car used in its original or primary market
  • image: A 'three quarter' view of the front and side of the car (eg: Image:1963 MkI Mini.jpg), preferably taken against a background containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the camera.
  • manufacturer: The company or division that manufactures the vehicle
  • parent company: industrial group or holding company which owns the marque/brand/division at the time the car was produced (if any)
  • aka: other names of the car/automobile in different markets
  • model years: the model years in which the vehicle was marketed. No months or half-years. Empty this field and place actual production date in the Production start and production end fields as this information becomes available.
  • production: calendar year (not model year) range when the car was produced. This is an alternative to production_start and production_end; do not use both forms.
  • production start and production end: This is an alternative to production; do not use both forms. The calendar dates (year and month, with day if available) on which production of the vehicle started and ended.
  • assembly: cities and countries where the model is built
  • predecessor: previous models from the manufacturer in the segment or similar
  • successor: following models in the segment or similar
  • class: segment to which the car belongs
  • body style: number of doors and car shape
  • layout: layout of the drivetrain/powertrain
  • platform: the platform name, which may be shared with similar cars from the same or related marques
  • engine: nominal capacity in Litres (L), abbreviated engine configuration, notable valvetrain, notable fuel delivery, forced induction type
  • transmission: number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (eg. "6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic")
  • wheelbase: nominal wheelbase
  • length: nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment)
  • width: nominal width (excluding door mirrors)
  • height: nominal height
  • weight: kerb/curb weight of a standard car without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a lowest and highest figure)
  • fuel capacity: nominal capacity of the fuel tank
  • electric range: all-electric range of plug-in hybrid vehicles
  • related: cars which share components
  • designer: the name of the individual designer, or the "design house"
  • sp: the spelling convention. For British English spelling, set to "uk". American English US spelling ("us") is set by default. Note: currently it only affects the "Curb weight"/"Kerb weight" spelling.

See also