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azn370z · 04-13-2012, 01:14 PM

Isn't ferrari's top of the line enzo a mid engine and some of the lower end models front engine? Yes I'm aware that cars like the 3 series has a 50/50 weight distribution with a front engine. But doesn't a mid rear engine have less drivetrain loss and better weight distribution for a rwd car?

I was just wondering why Toyota would design a super expensive exotic from the ground up and make it front engine. They weren't limited because of the previous generation such as the gtr. It can't be cost because this car uses exotic materials and is really expensive. So I was curious.

Sibze · 04-13-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Isn't ferrari's top of the line enzo a mid engine and some of the lower end models front engine? Yes I'm aware that cars like the 3 series has a 50/50 weight distribution with a front engine. But doesn't a mid rear engine have less drivetrain loss and better weight distribution for a rwd car?

I was just wondering why Toyota would design a super expensive exotic from the ground up and make it front engine. They weren't limited because of the previous generation such as the gtr. It can't be cost because this car uses exotic materials and is really expensive. So I was curious.

As Cmike2780 said the new F12 is going to be Ferrari's fastest car yet though and it's front engine... Will be interesting

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