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Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars. Most rear-wheel drive vehicles feature a longitudinally-mounted engine at the front of the car.
- Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
In automotive design, an RR, or rear-engine,...
- Powertrain layout
The mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout (abbreviated as MR...
- Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
In automotive design, an RMR, or rear mid-engine,...
- Mid-engine design
When the engine is in front of the driver, but fully behind...
- Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, or RWD, is when a car uses its rear wheels to move. This is good for dry roads, and for acceleration, or how fast you move forward, as the weight is pushed backwards on the back wheels. But, RWD cars can spin out, also called oversteer or fishtail.
The term rear-wheel-drive refers to a powertrain distribution system that places rotational propulsion on the rear wheels only. Although this was the most common type of...
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