Most vehicles already had their engines up front, so it was a relatively simple ask to turn the motor sideways and connect it to the front wheels with a couple of
short drive axles.
Not exact matches
So rather than trying to send much of the 510 lb - ft of torque to the rear
axle, I concentrated on enjoying the smooth shifts available from the
short - throw, six - speed gearbox, which is a great box but, I might offer, no better than the one in the Roush Mustang that we
drove a few months ago.
Even though this Miata's six - speed manual transmission has a fairly tall ratio in sixth gear for highway cruising, the rear
axle's final -
drive ratio is fairly
short to enhance acceleration, so the Miata's 2.0 - liter inline - 4 engine spins above 3000 rpm at ordinary cruising speed and close to 4000 rpm if you're brave with speed limits.
To accommodate front wheel
drive - shafts the engine must be placed in front of the front
axle line, and the
short, low boxer engine has advantages.
This true, uncompromised
driving machine delivers its best on the track, where speed,
short braking distances and transverse acceleration are essential to get first ‐ rate lap times: 0 to 62mph in 4.5 seconds; 160mph of top speed; deceleration peaks in the range of 1.2 g; lateral acceleration peaks of over 1.1 g and optimum weight distribution 40 % over the front
axle and 60 % over the rear, not to mention a power - to - weight ratio of over 250hp per tonne, values worthy of true supercar.
Now has 78k on it and we've had to: Replace rotors and brakes, front and rear; rear
axle seals and bearings; front
drive shaft boot; passenger side window module; drivers side rear & passenger front locks; drivers side break light assembly (because of
short in internal wiring / sautering); dash speakers keep blowing; fan clutch; hood struts; on date of purchase had a rear
drive shaft seal replaced.
Solid
axles, generous ground clearance,
short overhangs, compliant suspension, rugged construction, terrific 4 - wheel -
drive systems, tidy size; no wonder it's so good away from pavement.
Features & Specifications Standard Features — MECHANICAL 3.8 L (231) SFI V6 engine Single serpentine belt accessory
drive 5 - speed manual transmission w / OD 3.23 rear axle ratio Rear wheel drive Firm ride / handling suspension Short - long arm (SLA) front suspension system 4 - wheel coil spring suspension system w / computer - selected springs Front / rear stabilizer bars Monotube gas - charged deCarbon front / rear shocks P235 / 55R16 SBR BSW touring tires T125 / 70D15 high pressure compact spare tire 16» x 8» cast aluminum wheels Pwr rack & pinion steering Pwr front disc / rear drum brakes 4 - wheel anti-lock brake system 15.5 gallon fuel tank Stainless steel exhaust system Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Camaro Body Style: 2 Door Coupe RS Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive EPA Classification: Subcompact Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3307 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Traile
drive 5 - speed manual transmission w / OD 3.23 rear
axle ratio Rear wheel
drive Firm ride / handling suspension Short - long arm (SLA) front suspension system 4 - wheel coil spring suspension system w / computer - selected springs Front / rear stabilizer bars Monotube gas - charged deCarbon front / rear shocks P235 / 55R16 SBR BSW touring tires T125 / 70D15 high pressure compact spare tire 16» x 8» cast aluminum wheels Pwr rack & pinion steering Pwr front disc / rear drum brakes 4 - wheel anti-lock brake system 15.5 gallon fuel tank Stainless steel exhaust system Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Camaro Body Style: 2 Door Coupe RS Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive EPA Classification: Subcompact Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3307 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Traile
drive Firm ride / handling suspension
Short - long arm (SLA) front suspension system 4 - wheel coil spring suspension system w / computer - selected springs Front / rear stabilizer bars Monotube gas - charged deCarbon front / rear shocks P235 / 55R16 SBR BSW touring tires T125 / 70D15 high pressure compact spare tire 16» x 8» cast aluminum wheels Pwr rack & pinion steering Pwr front disc / rear drum brakes 4 - wheel anti-lock brake system 15.5 gallon fuel tank Stainless steel exhaust system Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Camaro Body Style: 2 Door Coupe RS Drivetrain: Rear Wheel
Drive EPA Classification: Subcompact Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3307 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Traile
Drive EPA Classification: Subcompact Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3307 Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
From the side view silhouette, classic rear -
drive sport sedan proportions are conveyed by an extended dash - to -
axle length,
short overhangs, large - diameter wheels, sharply - tapered greenhouse, and
short rear deck.
6 - Speed Automatic 3.7 L V6 SOHC VTEC 24V * HEATED FRONT SEATS *, * LEATHER INTERIOR *, * NAVIGATION *, * ONE OWNER *, * THIRD ROW SEATING *, POWER SUNROOF, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, POWER SEAT, KEYLESS ENTRY, LOCAL TRADE - IN, Parchment w / Leather - Trimmed Interior, 18 x 8 5 - Spoke Aluminum Alloy Wheels, 4.25
Axle Ratio, 4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Brake assist, Electronic Stability Control.Recent Arrival!call us or take the
short drive to 2131 Chapman Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The
drive train was taken over from the C - Class limousine, but the set - up is different, with a
shorter ratio rear
axle and bigger wheels, from 17 to 19 inches.The steering is sharp and precise and the sports suspension from the prototype is amazingly comfortable for a such sports car.
Tractor tandems are generally just referred to as «
drives» which is
short for «
drive axles».