1. In one kind of four-wheel drive is set
is set in the four-wheel drive mode. Rear mid-engine i.e. mid-engine, rear-wheel drive (Middlemdash; engine Rearmdash; drive, the MR for short), after the engine is placed in the seat, the rear axle before the most high-performance sports and sports car of this type are used.
The so-called drive mode refers to the form of arrangement of the engine and the number of drive wheels, position. Now passenger cars driving modes: pre-precursor (the FF), rear-drive (FR), front wheel drive, rear mid-engine (the MR), the center four-wheel drive, the rear drive (RR), rear-wheel-drive.
advantages
1. Obtained optimum axle load distribution, handling stability and ride comfort is better.
2. Drive axle near the engine without shaft, thereby reducing vehicle weight, has a high transmission efficiency.
3. Weight concentration, the direction of the vehicle body yaw moment of inertia, during cornering, the steering operation sensitivity, good mobility.
drawbacks
1. The arrangement occupies a portion of the engine compartment and the luggage space, in general, in-vehicle seats 2 can be placed.
2. The engine soundproof and heat insulating poor ride quality decreased.
Representative models: 458 Ferrari, Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2, Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT like.