Transverse engine
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A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel. Many modern front-wheel drive vehicles use this arrangement. Mos
Transversely mounted engine in Toyota Corolla E80
Transversely mounted engine in Mini Cooper
The engine in this Moto Guzzi motorcycle is described as "transverse" despite the crankshaft being in line with the frame.
Front-wheel drive
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Front-wheel drive is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel-drive vehicles feature a transverse engi
The historic 1934 Citroën Traction Avant. Its model name literally means front-wheel-drive, one of the car's break-through innovations.
1898 Gräf car
1899 Sutton Autocar
1899 Latil