Is the Tank 300 equipped with a longitudinally mounted engine?
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Tank 300 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 vehicle. 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 the power. Using a longitudinally mounted engine allows the crankshaft to be parallel to the driveshaft, reducing the conversion of transmission direction and lowering energy loss. Transversely mounted engine: A transversely mounted engine refers to an engine that is parallel to the front axle of the vehicle. The crankshaft of a transversely mounted engine, the input and output shafts of the transmission, and the axle are all parallel. Therefore, front-wheel-drive vehicles are most suitable for front transversely mounted engines, as the power transmission distance is short and the direction is consistent, resulting in higher transmission efficiency.