CultureAugust 26, 2026

coilovers

KOYL-oh-vurz

Definition

A type of automobile suspension component that combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single, integrated unit, often featuring adjustability.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining 'coil' (referring to the helical spring) and 'over' (referring to the configuration where the spring is placed over the shock absorber).

In the news

The article mentions that the featured 1988 Evante Sports has been fitted with four-way adjustable coilovers to enhance its suspension performance and handling.

The Evante Sports: A “Better Lotus Elan” You Might Never Have Heard Of

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