Rear-wheel drive

Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobile. RWD typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the front mid-engine, rear mid-engine and rear engine layouts are also used. Rear-wheel drive is used almost universally for driving motorcycle, whether by driveshaft, chain, or belt. The vast majority of rear wheel drive vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the v... More
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