What are the types of car drivetrains?
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Automobiles generally have the following drivetrain configurations: front-engine rear-wheel drive (FR), front-engine front-wheel drive (FF), rear-engine rear-wheel drive (RR), mid-engine rear-wheel drive (MR), and four-wheel drive (4WD). Among these, front-engine rear-wheel drive and front-engine front-wheel drive are commonly used in civilian passenger cars today, while four-wheel drive systems are also beginning to appear in sedans. Front-engine rear-wheel drive refers to a configuration where the engine is positioned at the front and the rear wheels provide propulsion. This is a traditional drivetrain layout where the front wheels handle steering while the rear wheels are responsible for driving. The power output from the engine is transmitted through the clutch, transmission, and driveshaft to the rear drive axle, which then propels the rear wheels to move the vehicle forward.