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rear-wheel drive — rearˈ wheel drive noun A system in which the driving power of a vehicle is transmitted to the rear wheels • • • Main Entry: ↑rear * * * n. a transmission system that provides power to the rear wheels of a motor vehicle [as adj.] a rear wheel… … Useful english dictionary
Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a RR, or Rear engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one which places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. In contrast to the RMR layout, however, the center of mass of the engine itself is actually past… … Wikipedia
Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a RMR or Rear Mid engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. In contrast to the rear engined RR layout, the center… … Wikipedia
rear-wheel drive transaxle — A rear wheel drive construction incorporating a transmission differential unit placed between the rear wheels of a front engined car. The engine may be a front engine (as in most cars and all trucks), a mid engine (as in some sports and racing… … Dictionary of automotive terms
rear-wheel drive — /rɪə wil ˈdraɪv/ (say rear weel druyv) noun 1. a vehicle propulsion method in which the engine power is transmitted to the rear wheels (opposed to front wheel drive and four wheel drive). 2. a vehicle with such a propulsion system. Also, rear… …
rear-wheel drive — condition in which the motor of a vehicle turns the rear wheels … English contemporary dictionary
rear-wheel drive — noun a transmission system that provides power to the rear wheels of a motor vehicle … English new terms dictionary
rear-wheel drive — (RWD) A configuration in which the rear wheels of the vehicle are driven … Dictionary of automotive terms
Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout — In automotive design, a FMR, or Front Mid engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one that places the engine in the front, as in the FR layout, but pushed back enough that the engine s center of mass is to the rear of the front axle. This aids in… … Wikipedia
rear wheel skirt — See fender skirt … Dictionary of automotive terms
