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A '''front-mounted engine''' describes the placement of an [[automobile]] [[internal-combustion engine|engine]] in front of or on the front [[axle]]. | A '''front-mounted engine''' describes the placement of an [[automobile]] [[internal-combustion engine|engine]] in front of or on the front [[axle]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:32, 7 October 2009
A 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.
Examples
FR layout
Front engine, rear wheel drive
FF layout
Front engine, front wheel drive
- Austin Mini
- Ford Taurus
FA layout
Front engine, four-wheel drive
| Automobile layouts |
|---|
| Layouts: |
| FF | FMR | FR | MF | RMR | RR | F4 |
| Engine positioning: |
| Front-engine | Mid-engine | Rear-engine |
| Drive: |
| Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Six-wheel drive |