Sports Vehicles

Concept Cars

Strange Vehicles
Home > Vehicle terms, parts and abbreviations

Firewall

Firewall or Bulkhead
A vehicles firewall is the bulkhead separating the engine compartment from the passenger compartment. It also helps to protect the occupants in a collision as well as subdue the sound from the engine. The firewall is not a solid bulkhead, many wires, hoses and airducts pass through it, usually through small holes with rubber fixtures protecting the wires from abrasion against the sharp metal holes.


Add more information on this topic








Motorbikes

sports cars

Jetskis

Submersibles

power boats

Modified cars  |  Luxury cars  |  Rare and Classic cars  |  Rare and Classic Motorbikes  |  Scooters  |  Vehicle Videos


Home page   |   Contact   |   about   |   site map