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{{Documentation subpage}}
 
{{Documentation subpage}}
  
For cars, buses, trucks etc.
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This template is used in articles about motor vehicles including, but not necessarily limited to, cars, buses and trucks.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
<pre style="overflow:auto">
 
<pre style="overflow:auto">
 
{{Infobox automobile
 
{{Infobox automobile
| name =  
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| name         =  
| image =  
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| image       =  
| caption =  
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| caption     =  
 
| manufacturer =  
 
| manufacturer =  
| aka =  
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| aka         =  
| production =  
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| production   =  
| model_years =  
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| model_years =  
| assembly =  
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| assembly     =  
| predecessor =  
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| predecessor =  
| successor =  
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| successor   =  
| class =  
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| class       =  
| body_style =  
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| body_style   =  
| layout =  
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| layout       =  
| platform =  
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| platform     =  
| engine =  
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| engine       =  
 
| transmission =  
 
| transmission =  
| wheelbase =  
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| wheelbase   =  
| length =  
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| length       =  
| width =  
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| width       =  
| height =  
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| height       =  
| weight =  
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| weight       =  
| related =  
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| related     =  
| designer =  
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| designer     =  
| sp = us
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| sp           =
 
}}
 
}}
 
</pre>
 
</pre>
  
== Meanings ==
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== Description ==
* '''Name''': the name of the vehicle used in its original or primary market.
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* '''Name''': the brand and model name or brand and model series used in its original or primary market of the subject vehicle
* '''Image''': a "three quarter" view of the front and side of the vehicle , preferably taken against a background containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the camera.
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* '''Image''': a front three-quarter view (the vehicle parked at an angle relative to the photographer so that the photo shows the front and side of the vehicle) preferably taken against a non-distracting background, containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the photographer
* '''Caption''': description of the infobox image ''if'' clarification or disambiguation is required.
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* '''Caption''': description of the infobox image ''if'' clarification or disambiguation is required
* '''Manufacturer''': the entity responsible for the vehicle's development, although not necessarily the company that physically assembles the vehicle.
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* '''Manufacturer''': the entity responsible for the vehicle's development, although not necessarily the company that physically assembles the vehicle
* '''Aka''': other names of the subject.
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* '''Aka''': other names of the subject vehicle - See [[#Notes|Notes]] below for guidance on "Aka" vs. "Related".
* '''Model years''': the model years in which the vehicle was marketed. No months or half-years.
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* '''Model years''': the model years during which the subject vehicle was marketed - do not use months or half-years
* '''Production''': [[calendar year]] (not [[model year]]) range when the vehicle was produced. Months are recommended if available, but exact dates are discouraged.
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* '''Production''': [[calendar year]] (not [[model year]]) range during which the subject vehicle was produced - months are recommended if available, but exact dates are discouraged
* '''Assembly''': cities and countries where the model is built.
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* '''Assembly''': cities and countries in which the subject vehicle is assembled
* '''Predecessor''': previous models from the manufacturer in the segment or similar, leave empty if there is none.
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* '''Predecessor''': previous model from the manufacturer in the segment or similar - leave empty if there is none
* '''Successor''': following models in the segment or similar, leave empty if there is none.
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* '''Successor''': subsequent model from the manufacturer in the segment or similar - leave empty if there is none
* '''[[Car classification|Class]]''': segment to which the car belongs.
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* '''[[Car classification|Class]]''': segment to which the subject vehicle belongs
* '''[[Car body style|Body style]]''': number of doors and car shape.
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* '''[[Car body style|Body style]]''': number of doors and body type of the subject vehicle
* '''[[Automobile layout|Layout]]''': layout of the [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]].
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* '''[[Automobile layout|Layout]]''': layout of the subject vehicle's [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]]
* '''[[Automobile platform|Platform]]''': the platform name, which may be shared with similar cars from the same or related marques
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* '''[[Automobile platform|Platform]]''': If the manufacturer uses vehicle platforms/modules/architectures, list the platform/module/architecture name upon which the subject vehicle is based
* '''Engine''': nominal displacement in litres (L) and/or cubic inches (cu in) per [[WP:AUN|displacement conventions]], abbreviated [[engine configuration]], notable [[valvetrain]], notable fuel delivery, forced induction type.
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* '''Engine''': nominal displacement in litres (L) and/or cubic inches (cu in) per [[WP:AUN|displacement conventions]], abbreviated [[engine configuration]], notable [[valvetrain]], notable fuel delivery, forced induction type
* '''[[Transmission (mechanics)|Transmission]]''': number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (e.g. "6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]], 5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]").
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* '''[[Transmission (mechanics)|Transmission]]''': number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (e.g. "6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]], 8-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]")
* '''Wheelbase''': nominal [[wheelbase]].
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* '''Wheelbase''': nominal [[wheelbase]] of the subject vehicle
* '''Length''': nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment).
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* '''Length''': nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment) of the subject vehicle
* '''Width''': nominal width (excluding door mirrors).
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* '''Width''': nominal width (excluding door mirrors) of the subject vehicle
* '''Height''': nominal height.
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* '''Height''': nominal height of the subject vehicle
* '''Weight''': kerb/curb weight of a standard vehicle without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a lowest and highest figure).
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* '''Weight''': kerb/curb weight of a standard subject vehicle without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a range showing the lowest and highest figures)
* '''Related''': vehicle which share most of components like [[Automobile platform|platform]].
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* '''Related''': other vehicles which share a large majority of components and/or are based on the same [[Automobile platform|platform]] as the subject vehicle. See [[#Notes|Notes]] below for guidance on "Aka" vs. "Related".
* '''Designer''': the name of the individual designer, or the "design house".
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* '''Designer''': the name of the individual and/or the design firm credited for the design of the subject vehicle's body
* '''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.
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* '''Sp''': the spelling convention - [[American English]] spelling ("us") is the default; entering "us", leaving this parameter blank or omitting this parameter will cause the infobox to display the American English spelling. To display [[British English]] spelling, enter "uk". '''Note:''' At this time, this parameter affects only the "Curb weight"/"Kerb weight" parameter.
  
 
=== Notes ===
 
=== Notes ===
* '''aka''' versus '''related''': ''AKA'' is intended for alternate names in foreign [[market]]s, i.e. countries, where the original brand or model name is unused. Cars in this field typically do not have their own articles, instead redirecting to the original article. ''Related'' is intended for multiple vehicles in a single market which share the same [[automobile platform|platform]]. Cars in this field often have their own articles.
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* '''Aka''' versus '''Related''': ''Aka'' is intended for alternate names in foreign [[market]]s (countries), where the subject vehicle is offered under a different brand and/or model name. Vehicles listed in this parameter typically do not have their own articles, instead redirecting to the original article. ''Related'' is intended for listing multiple vehicles offered in a single market which share the same [[automobile platform|platform]]. Cars in this field often have their own articles.
* See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions#Infoboxes|WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions]] for other conventions to use with this template.
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* See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions#Infoboxes|WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions]] for other conventions used within this template.
  
 
== Microformat ==
 
== Microformat ==

Revision as of 21:43, 21 November 2012

This template is used in articles about motor vehicles including, but not necessarily limited to, cars, buses and trucks.

Usage

{{Infobox automobile
| name         = 
| image        = 
| caption      = 
| manufacturer = 
| aka          = 
| production   = 
| model_years  = 
| assembly     = 
| predecessor  = 
| successor    = 
| class        = 
| body_style   = 
| layout       = 
| platform     = 
| engine       = 
| transmission = 
| wheelbase    = 
| length       = 
| width        = 
| height       = 
| weight       = 
| related      = 
| designer     = 
| sp           =
}}

Description

  • Name: the brand and model name or brand and model series used in its original or primary market of the subject vehicle
  • Image: a front three-quarter view (the vehicle parked at an angle relative to the photographer so that the photo shows the front and side of the vehicle) preferably taken against a non-distracting background, containing no other vehicles and with the sun shining from behind the photographer
  • Caption: description of the infobox image if clarification or disambiguation is required
  • Manufacturer: the entity responsible for the vehicle's development, although not necessarily the company that physically assembles the vehicle
  • Aka: other names of the subject vehicle - See Notes below for guidance on "Aka" vs. "Related".
  • Model years: the model years during which the subject vehicle was marketed - do not use months or half-years
  • Production: calendar year (not model year) range during which the subject vehicle was produced - months are recommended if available, but exact dates are discouraged
  • Assembly: cities and countries in which the subject vehicle is assembled
  • Predecessor: previous model from the manufacturer in the segment or similar - leave empty if there is none
  • Successor: subsequent model from the manufacturer in the segment or similar - leave empty if there is none
  • Class: segment to which the subject vehicle belongs
  • Body style: number of doors and body type of the subject vehicle
  • Layout: layout of the subject vehicle's drivetrain/powertrain
  • Platform: If the manufacturer uses vehicle platforms/modules/architectures, list the platform/module/architecture name upon which the subject vehicle is based
  • Engine: nominal displacement in litres (L) and/or cubic inches (cu in) per displacement conventions, abbreviated engine configuration, notable valvetrain, notable fuel delivery, forced induction type
  • Transmission: number of forward gear ratios, and the type of transmission (e.g. "6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic")
  • Wheelbase: nominal wheelbase of the subject vehicle
  • Length: nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment) of the subject vehicle
  • Width: nominal width (excluding door mirrors) of the subject vehicle
  • Height: nominal height of the subject vehicle
  • Weight: kerb/curb weight of a standard subject vehicle without options (if a range of bodystyles is offered, include a range showing the lowest and highest figures)
  • Related: other vehicles which share a large majority of components and/or are based on the same platform as the subject vehicle. See Notes below for guidance on "Aka" vs. "Related".
  • Designer: the name of the individual and/or the design firm credited for the design of the subject vehicle's body
  • Sp: the spelling convention - American English spelling ("us") is the default; entering "us", leaving this parameter blank or omitting this parameter will cause the infobox to display the American English spelling. To display British English spelling, enter "uk". Note: At this time, this parameter affects only the "Curb weight"/"Kerb weight" parameter.

Notes

  • Aka versus Related: Aka is intended for alternate names in foreign markets (countries), where the subject vehicle is offered under a different brand and/or model name. Vehicles listed in this parameter typically do not have their own articles, instead redirecting to the original article. Related is intended for listing multiple vehicles offered in a single market which share the same platform. Cars in this field often have their own articles.
  • See WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions for other conventions used within this template.

Microformat

Template:UF-hprod