posted on 2023-04-18, 12:18authored byHarold Henderson, Paul Velleman
The data was extracted from the 1974 Motor Trend US magazine, and comprises fuel consumption and 10 aspects of automobile design and performance for 32 automobiles (1973--74 models). The following is a description of the variables:
* `mpg`: Miles/(US) gallon
* `cyl`: Number of cylinders
* `disp`: Displacement (cu.in.)
* `hp`: Gross horsepower
* `drat`: Rear axle ratio
* `wt`: Weight (1000 lbs)
* `qsec`: 1/4 mile time
* `vs`: Engine (0 = V-shaped, 1 = straight)
* `am`: Transmission (0 = automatic, 1 = manual)
* `gear`: Number of forward gears