rear-engine
1Rear-Engine Mercedes-Benz — From 1931 to 1939, Daimler Benz AG produced three cars (Mercedes Benz 130, 150 and 170 H) with rear engine as well as a few prototypes. The production numbers remained quite low for each of these models, especially compared to the production of… …
2Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a RR, or Rear engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one which places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. In contrast to the RMR layout, however, the center of mass of the engine itself is actually past… …
3Rear-engine design — In automobile design, a rear engine design layout places the engine at the rear of the vehicle. The center of gravity of the engine itself is past the rear axle. This is not to be confused with the center of gravity of the whole vehicle, as an… …
4Rear-engine, four-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, an R4, or Rear engine, Four wheel drive layout places the engine at the rear of the vehicle and drives all four wheels. This layout is typically chosen to improve the traction or the handling of existing vehicle designs… …
5rear engine — An engine located at the rear of a vehicle but outside the wheelbase (i.e., behind the rear wheels). Compare front engine and mid engine car …
6rear-en|gined — «RIHR EHN jihnd», adjective. = rear engine. (Cf. ↑rear engine) …
7rear-en|gine — «RIHR EHN jihn», adjective. having a rear mounted engine: »a rear engine sports car …
8Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. In contrast to the rear engined RR layout, the center… …
9rear-wheel drive transaxle — A rear wheel drive construction incorporating a transmission differential unit placed between the rear wheels of a front engined car. The engine may be a front engine (as in most cars and all trucks), a mid engine (as in some sports and racing… …
10engine — A device for changing fuel energy to mechanical energy. The term applies to the primary source of power generation. In Britain there is a desire to make a clear distinction between engine and motor so that motor refers only to electric power… …
