Rear Engine vs. Front Engine

[loseyourname]

I know the obvious advantage to a rear-engined car is that it won't get all the rear-end lift, so it will be more stable at high acceleration. Aside from that, what are the pros and cons?

[Anonymouse]

I wish I cared more.

[gevo]

Rear engine has shorter driveline, the power loss due to lagg of driveline mass is less. Weight distribution is easier to control the perfect 50/50.. front tires are able to be wider and deeper in the body, the geometry of the front end can be better suited for near perfect aerodynamic scales.. (look at the ford GT's front end. ) the side intakes are not actually needed for rear engine cooling and again contributes to aerodymanics... and if i think of more il let you know..

Mouse.. you should care more

[cerrenus]

And they call it Mid-engine, not rear-engine.

[NarEkoO]

give me mid engine

[GSTracer05]

I think the guy meant rear wheel drive vs front wheel drive.

P.S. A Ferarri Maranello was messin with me on the 118 the other day but I couldnt drive and take pictures at the same time

[NarEkoO]

And they call it Mid-engine, not rear-engine.

False. ther are front egine, mid engine and rear engine.

[front engine] Mitsu Eclipse [mid engine] Saleen S7 [rear engine] Porsche 993 911 Turbo.

[NarEkoO]

I think the guy meant rear wheel drive vs front wheel drive.

P.S. A Ferarri Maranello was messin with me on the 118 the other day but I couldnt drive and take pictures at the same time

550 or 575 Maranello?...

[GSTracer05]

550. Some middle aged guy in a suit was driving it.

[NarEkoO]

550. Some middle aged guy in a suit was driving it.

awsome, although i myself would prefer a the 550 successor, the 575...more beautiful!