Car Anatomy
See how a car really works — in interactive 3D.
Car Anatomy is a hands-on encyclopedia of the machine you drive every day. Spin real 3D models of the engine, gearbox, brakes and more, peel them apart layer by layer, or step into an interactive demo and work the controls yourself.
Explore the partsRotate, explode and section 15 major car components in interactive 3D, each with a clear plain-English guide.
Interactive demosWork the pedals yourself — press the clutch, brake or accelerator and watch the mechanism respond in 3D.
Start with a popular part
Inline-4 EngineA controlled-explosion air pumpManual GearboxA torque-trading machineDisc BrakeYour car’s most powerful systemTurbochargerFree energy from exhaust gasRadiator & FanA heat exchanger fighting for the engine’s lifeWheel & TireFour postcard-sized patches do everything
Learn how a car works, part by part
Every system on a car exists to do one job well — and they only make sense together. The parts library explains what each component does, how it works step by step, the numbers behind it, the warning signs when it fails, and how to look after it. Prefer to see it move? Open the 3D explorer and take the whole car apart.
New here? Read a bit about the project.