Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:47 amby VosNox
Used the search and couldn't find anything. I was wondering if you guys had any plans for rear-mounted Gearboxes, like you'd find on an Alfa Romeo?
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:02 amby pyrlix
What you mean is Transaxle
A good question actually - it should be included, as it gives a way better weight distribution for sporty cars.
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:31 amby maffc
As did/do Volvo, Ferrari, Lancia, Porsche, Plymouth, Chevrolet, Lexus & Mercedes amongst others.
But I too love Alfas
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:38 pmby RobtheFiend
Don't forget Ford RS200 and Nissan GTR.
Transaxle AND awd/4wd.
The RS200 even had a lever that selected between 50/50, 25/75, 0/100 awd modes. Mecanical, no computors.
(I had a Volvo 340 myself)
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:18 amby ThomasD1962
Wasn't the Ford RS200 mid-engined?
BTW; Pontiac Tempest!
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:25 amby Jakgoe
ThomasD1962 wrote:Wasn't the Ford RS200 mid-engined?
Yes, it is mid-engine, 4 wheel drive.
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:32 amby RobtheFiend
Yepp, mid engined, but the gearbox was mounted together with the front differential. Therefore, transaxle.
There is also something else, some of the cars also mounted the clutch with the gearbox, (Alfa Romeo, latest Corvette?), others with the engine.
Re: Rear mounted gearboxes?
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Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:29 pmby Daffyflyer
Possibly a bit later on, but for now we've got to get things like mid engine layouts sorted first.