A suspension piece which employs a coil spring and shock absorber attached to the lower A-arms and the top of the front body structure. Originally it had a lateral link with an anti-roll bar instead of the lower A-arm . It was first invented by a Ford of England engineer, Earle S. MacPherson.
MACPHERSON STRUT
Meaning of MACPHERSON STRUT in English
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012