What does 'sport' mean on a car?
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The 'sport' on a car refers to the sport mode of the vehicle. Some cars can switch between several driving modes, and the sport mode is one of them, offering stronger power but with higher fuel consumption. Pressing the 'sport' button activates the sport mode, which increases fuel injection and delays gear shifting to achieve powerful power output. Delaying upshifts allows the vehicle to gain greater acceleration, enabling faster speed increases. In sport mode, the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time. This allows the car to operate at a lower gear with higher RPM for an extended period, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration.