Chapter 1 The Automobile 19
Transaxle
Gearsets
Engine
Clutch
Front drive
axles
Dead axle
A—Front-Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
Transaxle
Drive axles
C—Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Gearsets
Engine
Clutch
Transmission
Drive axle
Drive tires
Differential
Drive shaft
B—Front-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive shaft
Rear drive axles
Front drive axles
D—All-Wheel Drive
Figure 1-18. Note the location of the engine in different drive train designs. A—Front-engine, front-wheel drive is the most common
type of drive train found on modern passenger vehicles. B—Front-engine, rear-wheel drive is often used on large luxury cars and
pickup trucks. C—Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive is found on a few high performance sports cars. D—All-wheel drive is superior to
front- or rear-wheel drive on wet or snow-covered roads.