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Re:Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars Are Back, Baby, and We Have EVs to ... by Vvector on Thursday April 20, 2023 @12:50PM (#35642746)
My apologies, what does FF and FR stand for?
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Re:Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars Are Back, Baby, and We Have EVs to ... by iamthefury on Thursday April 20, 2023 @12:58PM (#35642870)
Front engine, Front drive vs Front Engine, Rear Drive

The engine can be placed front (in front of the front axle), mid-engine (between the axles), or rear over/behind the rear axle.

It affects weight distribution and therefore the vehicle’s handling.

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Re:Rear-Wheel-Drive Cars Are Back, Baby, and We Have EVs to ... by bydo on Thursday April 20, 2023 @12:56PM (#35642838)
FF is front engine, front wheel drive

FR is front engine, rear wheel drive

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