Suiveur

English translation: derivative

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French term or phrase:Suiveur
English translation:derivative
Entered by: pooja_chic

20:14 Apr 18, 2015
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French term or phrase: Suiveur
1er lanceur et suiveur
http://dumas.ccsd.cnrs.fr/dumas-00693337/document
Suiveur: Véhicule appliquant une évolution déjà commercialisée

Lanceur: first launch vehicle
I am seraching an exact automotive term for suiveur.
pooja_chic
derivative
Explanation:
The "launch" vehicle is more than a prototype and fully commercialised, but subsequent versions (suiveurs) are derivatives of the basic type and differ in, say, engine type or styling. This relationship is made clear on p. 55 (Table XVIII) of the pdf.
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chris collister
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2 +2derivative
chris collister
3Follow-up model
B D Finch
3 -1concept car, and production vehicle
TechLawDC
Summary of reference entries provided
From concept through prototype, launch and derivative to production vehicle
Nikki Scott-Despaigne

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derivative


Explanation:
The "launch" vehicle is more than a prototype and fully commercialised, but subsequent versions (suiveurs) are derivatives of the basic type and differ in, say, engine type or styling. This relationship is made clear on p. 55 (Table XVIII) of the pdf.

chris collister
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Thank you
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Asker: Thank you


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agree  Tony M
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  -> Thanks, Tony

agree  Jennifer Levey
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  -> Thanks, Robin
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1er lanceur et suiveur
concept car, and production vehicle


Explanation:
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Concept car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_car
Wikipedia
Jump to Notable concept cars - Considered by most to be the first concept car. Inspired ... This nameplate was transferred over to be a production vehicle.

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1er lanceur et suiveur
Alternative: introductory limited edition car, and production vehicle.
Alternative 2: introductory special edition car, and production vehicle.
The following is a Google hit that contains both terms:
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Limited-Edition 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Marks End of ...
www.autotrader.com/.../car.../limited-edition-2015-...
AutoTrader.com, Inc.
A newly revealed special-edition model will mark the end of production for the ... Each of the cars will feature metal pedals, black-trimmed Recaro seats with red ...
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TechLawDC
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Asker: Voiture de synthèse = concept car?


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Jennifer Levey: You're starting at the wrong point in the sequence. A 'concept car' is never a commercial product, but a 'lanceur' certainly is (albeit as a limited series luxury item). The 'suiveurs' are what common mortals buy.
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Follow-up model


Explanation:
www.perrys.co.uk/car-news/tag/ford/page/2/
Ford is gearing up to launch a follow-up model to its hugely popular GT ...

www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/detroit-auto-show-model-s-67...
14 Jan 2014 - ... Guillen said the electric-car company, whose Model S has become Hollywood's auto du jour, is "working ferociously" on the follow-up Model ...

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Reference comments


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Reference: From concept through prototype, launch and derivative to production vehicle

Reference information:
http://www.millbrook.co.uk/Upload/featureFile/page87/file/En...

We provide a complete range of design, release, development,
test, validation and launch support for a wide set of vehicle
engineering solutions.
We have considerable experience and expertise in new vehicle
derivatives from base platforms, exterior parts, specific vehicle
systems engineering, plus a diverse range of vehicle conversions,
from passenger cars through to large commercial vehicles.
Complete vehicle integration activities also include dynamics
development – whether setting up bespoke suspension systems
or unique tunings for ride, handling and steering.
Together with the comprehensive test services offered by our
other Millbrook divisions, we are able to offer you an
integrated service, from concept to launch.

Any manufacturer's brochure would be a good reference and there are probably many better than this. But this gives the general idea.

Nikki Scott-Despaigne
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