Longitudinal FWD
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Audi does that forever..
Renault did in 25, no idea on other models
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xABSOLUTIONx wrote:VAG group uses the same setup
Audi does that forever..
Renault did in 25, no idea on other models
HAS TO BE IN THE GAME <3
NO IDEA?
The french was obsessed with longitudinal FWD
Renault 4CV
Renault 4
Renault 5
Renault 6
Renault 12
Renault 15
Renault 16
Citroen 2CV
Citroen Dyane
Citroen GS
Citroen DS / ID
Citroen Traction Avant
and so on...
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What advantage does it give over traditional RWD/longitudinal and FWD/transverse
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maffc wrote:My first question is why would you do this?
What advantage does it give over traditional RWD/longitudinal and FWD/transverse
The answer about the game is "Why not?" (I mean why don't the devs want to add the Longitudinal FWD if some guys demonstrated that it is more common than they imagined?)
In the "real life", by my very poor car/engine/motor knowledge, Longitudinal FWD is used because it is easier to convert it to a 4WD or viceversa with a 4WD longitudinal you can "transform" it in a FWD longitudinal, depends on the gearbox and the transmission.
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Saab 99 engine/drivetrains:
The transmission housing is actually the oil pan as well.
Benefits of this design?.. Well, I imagine that you could fit larger engines as opposed to a transverse FWD. Also has the advantage of equal length drive shafts, something my modern 9-3 is sorely lacking, so it would have no problems with torque steer. I imagine there would be some slight benefits to weight distribution as well considering more of the engine will be behind the front axle, although the centre of gravity might be a bit higher with this configuration..
Longitudinal Boxer 4 is sounding like an interesting idea about now
If this were to be lmplemented in Automation it would be nice to be able to slant the inline engines as they did in the Saabs.. or perhaps slanted by default for Inline engines as the engine would likely be too high to clear the hood..
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The Ferrari Testarossa had a nearly identical setup as the SAAB 99/900, but with 8 more cylinders.
And the gearbox from some Longitudinal FWD Audi diesel is used in the Porsche Boxter/Cayman.
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