Which Indian Car has mid-engine RWD? - Team-BHP

GTO · 14th May 2005, 20:26

Heres a question - Which passenger car in India has a mid-engine real wheel drive layout (almost)?

And I mean Indian, not something thats available officially as an import.

Guesses?

GTO

Shan2nu · 14th May 2005, 20:31

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Heres a question - Which passenger car in India has a mid-engine real wheel drive layout (almost)?

Maruti Van - engine is under the front seat so , it's not technically a front engined car.

Shan2nu

shravan316 · 14th May 2005, 20:33

Well, the Bajaj Autorikshaws have rear engine rearwheel drive!

On a more serious note... i think the Maruti Van comes close to being one

v12 · 14th May 2005, 20:34

Smart answer shantanu. But the engine is also not behind the front axle, i guess?

Stratos · 14th May 2005, 20:34

Yup.. as Shan2nu said. Maruti Van from my side too.

Shan2nu · 14th May 2005, 20:40

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Smart answer shantanu. But the engine is also not behind the front axle, i guess?

Well, i'm sure there's a reason why GTO mentioned the word "almost".

The Reva would have been a contender IF it had an engine. That's more like a mid battery'd car. Is it RWD? Think it is. Ah, was the "almost" directed to this one?

Shan2nu

shravan316 · 14th May 2005, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

The Reva would have been a contender IF it had an engine. That's more like a mid battery'd car. Is it RWD? Think it is.

Shan2nu

Yes, the Reva is RWD, but, i dont think it can be a contender here....

Shan2nu · 14th May 2005, 20:57

MID ENGINE

Definition: A chassis layout that positions the engine behind the passenger compartment but ahead of the rear axle.

I don't see any indian car fitting into this category.

Shan2nu

v12 · 14th May 2005, 21:08

If DC's modification can be counted as an Indian car then its the DC BTS

aadix · 14th May 2005, 21:29

hmmm....
is the car still in production gto?
on an off note what abt these vehicles even though they arent passenger cars
what abt the hm utv : "the ranger" ??
and trucks like volvo?

speedsatya · 14th May 2005, 21:50

when the engine is positioned wholly or partly within the wheelbase,its called mid engined.

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Originally Posted by http://us.rediff.com/cms/print.jsp?docpath=money/2005/may/07motoring.htm

So Maruti has gone ahead and made changes to it as well. It gets new headlamps and some plastic upfront that is a sad excuse for a grille. Outside rear view mirrors, new dials, a centre console, a new steering wheel and a lockable glovebox are also new. Oh, and don't forget the cup holder. Hmm... maybe the Omni is finally ready for the American market.

Driving the Omni is a bit of an experience. It has the ergos of a truck and it feels a bit funny to see your front wheels turn under you. The Omni gets the 6-valve, 35 bhp version of the same 796cc engine from the 800 that gives it sprightly performance.

But out on the highway, it's a bit susceptible to crosswinds. It's not that great around corners either, though at close to full capacity, it isn't as edgy -- but there is a perceptible amount of body roll as it carries through the curves.

So much for a mid-engined rear-wheel drive layout! The brakes though, have become better and the booster-equipped master cylinder is a welcome addition, while radials come as standard fitment.

Shan2nu · 14th May 2005, 22:40

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So much for a mid-engined rear-wheel drive layout!

It had to be the Omni. It's the closest i could think to a mid engined rwd layout.

Shan2nu

GTO · 14th May 2005, 23:39

Ok Shan and Satya, caught me on a slight technicality.

I did mean the Omni. Does the Voyager also fit in?

GTO

Dippy · 15th May 2005, 10:04

I think the Voyager might fit in too GTO because it has a similar engine layout as the Omni

Dippy

Mpower · 15th May 2005, 10:13

Ha ! I never thought of that. I should keep that in mind next time I drive our Omni. The only problem is that the driver sits in the spot where the engine is... in other cars.

14th May 2005, 20:26	#1 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,115 View My Garage	Which Indian Car has mid-engine RWD? Heres a question - Which passenger car in India has a mid-engine real wheel drive layout (almost)? And I mean Indian, not something thats available officially as an import. Guesses? GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 993	Well, the Bajaj Autorikshaws have rear engine rearwheel drive! On a more serious note... i think the Maruti Van comes close to being one __________________ "You can have it in any colour as long as its black..."-Henry Ford Last edited by shravan316 : 14th May 2005 at 20:36.

14th May 2005, 20:34	#4 (permalink)
v12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,843 View My Garage	Smart answer shantanu. But the engine is also not behind the front axle, i guess? __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

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Stratos Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Mumbai, MH Posts: 1,810 View My Garage	Yup.. as Shan2nu said. Maruti Van from my side too. __________________ Patience is the Key

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Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,165 View My Garage	MID ENGINE Definition: A chassis layout that positions the engine behind the passenger compartment but ahead of the rear axle. I don't see any indian car fitting into this category. Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

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aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,308	hmmm.... is the car still in production gto? on an off note what abt these vehicles even though they arent passenger cars what abt the hm utv : "the ranger" ?? and trucks like volvo? __________________ "live to ride,ride to eliminate"

14th May 2005, 23:39	#13 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,115 View My Garage	Ok Shan and Satya, caught me on a slight technicality. I did mean the Omni. Does the Voyager also fit in? GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

15th May 2005, 10:04	#14 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,575 View My Garage	I think the Voyager might fit in too GTO because it has a similar engine layout as the Omni Dippy __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

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Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,872 View My Garage	Ha ! I never thought of that. I should keep that in mind next time I drive our Omni. The only problem is that the driver sits in the spot where the engine is... in other cars. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

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