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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 = | + | | name = |
| − | | image = | + | | image = |
| − | | caption = | + | | caption = |
| manufacturer = | | manufacturer = | ||
| − | | aka = | + | | aka = |
| − | | production = | + | | production = |
| − | | model_years = | + | | model_years = |
| − | | assembly = | + | | assembly = |
| − | | predecessor = | + | | predecessor = |
| − | | successor = | + | | successor = |
| − | | class = | + | | class = |
| − | | body_style = | + | | body_style = |
| − | | layout = | + | | layout = |
| − | | platform = | + | | platform = |
| − | | engine = | + | | engine = |
| transmission = | | transmission = | ||
| − | | wheelbase = | + | | wheelbase = |
| − | | length = | + | | length = |
| − | | width = | + | | width = |
| − | | height = | + | | height = |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = |
| − | | related = | + | | related = |
| − | | designer = | + | | designer = |
| − | | sp = | + | | sp = |
}} | }} | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | == | + | == Description == |
| − | * '''Name''': the name | + | * '''Name''': the brand and model name or brand and model series used in its original or primary market of the subject vehicle |
| − | * '''Image''': a | + | * '''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 | + | * '''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 | + | * '''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. | + | * '''Aka''': other names of the subject vehicle - See [[#Notes|Notes]] below for guidance on "Aka" vs. "Related". |
| − | * '''Model years''': the model years | + | * '''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 | + | * '''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 | + | * '''Assembly''': cities and countries in which the subject vehicle is assembled |
| − | * '''Predecessor''': previous | + | * '''Predecessor''': previous model from the manufacturer in the segment or similar - leave empty if there is none |
| − | * '''Successor''': | + | * '''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 classification|Class]]''': segment to which the subject vehicle belongs |
| − | * '''[[Car body style|Body style]]''': number of doors and | + | * '''[[Car body style|Body style]]''': number of doors and body type of the subject vehicle |
| − | * '''[[Automobile layout|Layout]]''': layout of the [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]] | + | * '''[[Automobile layout|Layout]]''': layout of the subject vehicle's [[powertrain|drivetrain/powertrain]] |
| − | * '''[[Automobile platform|Platform]]''': the platform name | + | * '''[[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 | + | * '''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]], | + | * '''[[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]] | + | * '''Wheelbase''': nominal [[wheelbase]] of the subject vehicle |
| − | * '''Length''': nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment) | + | * '''Length''': nominal length (excluding any non-standard towing equipment) of the subject vehicle |
| − | * '''Width''': nominal width (excluding door mirrors) | + | * '''Width''': nominal width (excluding door mirrors) of the subject vehicle |
| − | * '''Height''': nominal height | + | * '''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 | + | * '''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''': | + | * '''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''': the name of the individual and/or the design firm credited for the design of the subject vehicle's body |
| − | * '''Sp''': the spelling convention | + | * '''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 (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 | + | * 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
| 40px | This is a documentation subpage for Template:Infobox automobile. It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
This template is used in articles about motor vehicles including, but not necessarily limited to, cars, buses and trucks.
Contents
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.
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