Tuner (car)
When talking about cars, a tuner is a car with many parts changed so the car can go very fast. The word "tune" here means "to adjust" or "to change". Typically, people call any vehicle that has been modified for performance reasons a tuner car regardless of make or model.
When people want to drive fast cars but don't want to buy a very expensive car, they change some parts for an ordinary car to make it go faster.
Making a tuner
For basic tuning, the engine intake and exhaust are changed, which means the process that takes air into the engine and out of the engine happens faster. People can also make the frame of the car stronger, to help it go around corners better. A spoiler or wing helps air push the car down onto the ground, which means more grip.
Some types of tuned cars
- A hot rod is a classic American car with lots of engine upgrades to help it go fast in a straight line.
- A lowrider is a very low car, often with fancy paint and decals. Lowriders are popular in the United States.
- JDM means "Japanese domestic market" and is used for cars that are made for Japan before being brought into other countries.
Tuner (car) Media
Nissan Silvia S14 modified for drifting
A Lamborghini Aventador equipped with a Liberty Walk widebody kit and aftermarket wheels
An example of a Rat rod style car
1962 Chevrolet Impala lowrider
A stanced Nissan 350Z with aftermarket air suspension and Work Emitz wheels
Ford Escort modified for drag racing
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