Is the new BMW X3 equipped with a longitudinally mounted engine?
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The new BMW X3 is equipped with a longitudinally mounted engine. Longitudinally mounted engine: A longitudinally mounted engine refers to an engine that is perpendicular to the front axle of the car. Simply put, if you stand in front of the car facing the engine and the engine is oriented vertically, then it is a longitudinally mounted engine. Reducing energy loss: Rear-wheel-drive vehicles generally use longitudinally mounted engines because the power needs to be transmitted to the rear axle. When the transmission distance cannot be shortened, it is necessary to minimize the directional conversion of power as much as possible. Using a longitudinally mounted engine allows the crankshaft to be parallel to the driveshaft, reducing the conversion of transmission direction, which undoubtedly lowers energy loss.