Rear Engines
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Most cars have their engines up front. This layout strikes a good balance between space, weight distribution and handling -- particularly with front-wheel drive. But it’s not the only option. Early automobiles, like the Oldsmobile Curved Dash, placed engines under their seats. This mid-engine design is still favored in racing and high-performance vehicles. The rear-engine format, ideal for air-cooled motors, was used by Volkswagen and Corvair.
Working Model of First Automobile Built by Karl Benz, Presented to Henry Ford in 1938
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Report on Chevrolet's Thrift Models, Featuring the Corvair, Named "Car of the Year," 1960
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