True, although apart from the driveshaft/diff...

True, although apart from the driveshaft/diff........
By: Paul (Moderators; 48957)
Posted on: 06-13-2012 19:00.
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...I can't imagine the driveshaft diff takes a ton of extra time to install. At least not so much that it's a causative factor in why FWDs exist. Also mid-engined cars can have the whole thing dropped in as a unit too.

Anyway, just look at all early transverse mounted cars, notably the original Mini; all are micro tiny and FWD is apparently employed to maximize interior volume and allow for a significantly shorter hood.

Edited by Paul at 6/13/2012 7:01:48 PM

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