What Does Longitudinal Rear-Wheel Drive Mean?

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Longitudinal rear-wheel drive refers to a vehicle with a longitudinally mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. Most rear-wheel-drive vehicles have longitudinally mounted engines. Cars with longitudinal rear-wheel drive are commonly seen in daily life, and most of them are sports cars or luxury vehicles. The majority of family cars do not use this configuration. The advantage of a longitudinally mounted engine is that it can balance the weight distribution between the front and rear of the vehicle. If the engine is mounted longitudinally, the transmission connected to it is also longitudinally mounted. The longitudinal powertrain can be positioned towards the rear, helping to balance the front and rear weight distribution. In contrast, vehicles with transversely mounted engines tend to concentrate weight in one area, which can reduce handling performance.