Rear‑wheel drive means the car’s power goes to the back wheels, which helps it handle better when driving fast.
Rear‑wheel drive (RWD) is a drivetrain layout where the engine’s power is sent to the rear wheels, providing better balance and handling for performance driving.
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"it was still still a rear drive mid-engine car."
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Episodes Mentioning "rear wheel drive"
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Mercedes Fakery, Analog Matters, Manual Wagons | Episode 1,054
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Manual Ferrari 12Cilindri, New BMW X5, What’s After Subaru? | Episode 1,053
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Stick-Shift Ferrari, Lexus IS Review, Renegotiating the USMCA
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Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047
Everyday Driver Car Debate
An Interview with Infiniti's Eric Ledieu (Bonus Episode)
Car Stuff Podcast
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044
Everyday Driver Car Debate
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Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars. Most rear-wheel drive vehicles feature a longitudinally-mounted engine at the front of the car.