midengine
Behind the seats
Midengine describes a vehicle layout where the engine sits between the front and rear axles, typically behind the passenger compartment.
This configuration improves weight distribution and handling, making it standard in high-performance sports cars and Formula 1 racers: a midengine Ferrari, The new Corvette went midengine in 2020.
Also spelled mid-engine.
Italian luxury automaker
- LamborghiniItalian luxury automaker
- McLarenBritish racing manufacturer
- PorscheGerman luxury automaker
- BugattiFrench luxury automaker
How mass is allocated
- center of gravityEquilibrium point of mass
- chassisStructural support base
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
cornering · traction · grip · poise · agility · maneuverability · precision · control
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
turbocharger · supercharger · redline · launch · thrust · power-to-weight · throttle response · boost
Controlling direction of movement
- responsivenessReadiness to react
- turn-inSubmit or go sleep
- feedbackReturned response data
- drivabilityEase of operating vehicles
oversteer · understeer · rotation · predictability · communication · road feel · weight transfer · dynamic balance
Merged gearbox and differential
- side ventsCuts in coat hem
- monocoqueSelf-supporting outer structure
- firewallNetwork access control system
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
Ferrari
Italian luxury automaker
- LamborghiniItalian luxury automaker
- McLarenBritish racing manufacturer
- PorscheGerman luxury automaker
Bugatti · Ford GT · Audi R8 · Lotus · Huracan · Enzo · Chiron
weight distribution
How mass is allocated
- center of gravityEquilibrium point of mass
- chassisStructural support base
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
stability · cornering · traction · grip · poise · agility · maneuverability · precision · control · symmetry
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
drivetrain · turbocharger · supercharger · redline · launch · thrust · power-to-weight · throttle response · boost · tuning
steering
Controlling direction of movement
- responsivenessReadiness to react
- turn-inSubmit or go sleep
- feedbackReturned response data
drivability · oversteer · understeer · rotation · predictability · communication · road feel · weight transfer · dynamic balance
transaxle
Merged gearbox and differential
- side ventsCuts in coat hem
- monocoqueSelf-supporting outer structure
- firewallNetwork access control system