Choose an engine short enough to fit entirely behind the front axle line rather than hanging partially over it. (automobilemag.com)
With aluminum control arms all around and the engine mounted behind the front axle line to optimize weight distribution, the Vantage features cornering limits so prodigious that it's a challenge just to get the dynamic stability control to kick in. (automobilemag.com)
Although front - engined, the 599's masses are configured to replicate, as far as possible, those of a mid-engined car; as much of its V12 as possible is mounted behind the front axle line and its gearbox is in unit with the rear axle to concentrate more weight rearwards. (evo.co.uk)