Engine positioning

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Engine positioning describes the placement of an automobile engine relating to the axle.

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[edit] Front-mounted engine

Describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle.

This layout is the most traditional form and remains a popular, practical design. The engine which takes up a great deal of space is packaged in a location passengers and luggage typically would not use. The main deficit is weight distribution - the heaviest component is at one end of the vehicle. Car handling is not ideal, but usually predictable.

[edit] Rear engine

[edit] Mid engine

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