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It could be that your timing belt ripped or if your car is equipped with a lot of sensors (BMW, mercedes, ect) then it could be a sensor problem but the engine wouldn't quit...so most likely timing belt rip or alt belt slipped off.

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Q: What could cause a car to drop its speed and then motor quit?
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