Powertrain layouts you love in the real world..

Discussion in 'Automotive' started by Michaelflat, Mar 26, 2018.

  1. Michaelflat

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    For me I'll have an automatic V6 diesel with rear wheel drive. Absolutely amazing performance and very good economy when you aren't throwing it down roads.
     
  2. zschmeez

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    I'm a fan of this one, though I don't know what to call it. It's both FF and RR at the same time.

    (Tesla Model S powertrain)
     
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  3. JBatic

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    Front-engine with Hi/Lo 4X4 or FR
     
  4. Ytrewq

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    Symmetrical full-time all wheel drive, a good old petrol eight- or six-cylinder in the front and a manual. What can be better? Oh, the same thing, but with Hi/Lo option and diff locks.
     
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  5. Youngtimer

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    I4 Petrol or Diesel, FWD.
     
  6. Nyan2Fast4U

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    I6 RWD or I4 RWD for a smaller car.
     
  7. Slammington

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    Well I've never driven anything other than a Front engined FWD car, but I do like modern diesels. The fuel economy and the abundance of torque are great for everyday driving, and power isn't bad either. The Seat Leon TDI I had in my driving lessons sure as hell was quicker than the petrol KIA I drive now.
     
  8. Michaelflat

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    I know, the demise of diesels is a shame. Especially large capacity diesels that power SUVs, only even larger petrol engines can replace their torque and ease of driving. But in doing so don't match the efficiency.
     
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  9. Initial D

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    Mine's gotta be AWD, Boxer four engine which Subaru Impreza WRX STi has. (not completely sure if its a boxer 4)
     
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