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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:35:04 PM EDT
Aside from the original VW Beetle, any other really successful designs, that sold well in the USA with a rear compartment engine?
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:36:35 PM EDT
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Porsche 911.
Sort of a beetle (if you ask Jeremy Clarkson). Corvair sold pretty well for a few years. Other then those, I can't think of any off the top of my head (if you are not counting mid-engine cars like varous Ferraris and Lamborghinis, Toyota's MR2 and MRS, Pontiac Fiero) ETA: Don't forget all the other ACVWs. Bus, Fastback, Squareback, Notchback,411s, Karman Ghias, |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:37:28 PM EDT
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MR2
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:38:15 PM EDT
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MR2 That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:38:28 PM EDT
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Porche 911 and variants
SmartCar Tesla Model S? Chevy Corvair |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:38:28 PM EDT
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it]
VW Bus. Fiat X1/9 |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:38:31 PM EDT
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Karmann Ghia, VW with Luigi Segre body.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:38:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: MR2 Totally forgot about that one. It was like the Fiero of toyotas. I don't mean that as a compliment. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:39:04 PM EDT
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Karmann Ghia?
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:39:16 PM EDT
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it] Technically, the Fiero was mid-engine |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:39:25 PM EDT
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That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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MR2 That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Mid is the word. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:39:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: MR2 That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Rear drive Two seats
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:39:56 PM EDT
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nsx had the engine behind the driver
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:40:13 PM EDT
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Totally forgot about that one. It was like the Fiero of toyotas. I don't mean that as a compliment. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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MR2 Totally forgot about that one. It was like the Fiero of toyotas. I don't mean that as a compliment. MR2s were pretty good cars. 2nd gen Turbo ones are becoming pretty collectable already. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:41:18 PM EDT
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there is alot of difference between a mid engine car, such as the MR2, lamborghinis, some ferraris and just about most supercars, and rear engine cars such as the beetle and porshe 911.
by definition a mid engine is where the engine sits between the two axles, and a rear engine sits on top of or behind the rear axle |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:41:41 PM EDT
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Karmann Ghia, VW with Luigi Segre body. All Type I-IV's. Eta: I'd kill for a notchback. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:43:02 PM EDT
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That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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MR2 That's more mid/center than rear, I believe. Yep...had a MKII MR2' truly a mid-engined car. The 911 is the only current car (that I know of,) still in production. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:43:10 PM EDT
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there is alot of difference between a mid engine car, such as the MR2, lamborghinis, some ferraris and just about most supercars, and rear engine cars such as the beetle and porshe 911. by definition a mid engine is where the engine sits between the two axles, and a rear engine sits on top of or behind the rear axle Thank you for that -- I always understood "I sit behind the engine" and "I sit in front of the engine" -- mid and rear were a mystery to me. How about a BMW Issetta then? ETA: The Ultimate Driving Machine 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:43:57 PM EDT
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Technically, the Fiero was mid-engine Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it] Technically, the Fiero was mid-engine Also, cancelling it was the bug fix. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:45:35 PM EDT
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Did any of the goofy Citroens make it to the states?
Eta: oops, none were rear engine Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:47:30 PM EDT
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Also, cancelling it was the bug fix. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it] Technically, the Fiero was mid-engine Also, cancelling it was the bug fix. By 1988 the GT was actually a far better car then when it started. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:48:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did any of the goofy Citroens make it to the states? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I saw them a couple times in the 80's. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:50:21 PM EDT
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it]mid-engine VW Bus. Fiat X1/9mid-engine |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:51:31 PM EDT
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The 911.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:51:43 PM EDT
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nsx had the engine behind the driver Mid-engine as opposed to rear engine such as the OP mentioned. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:52:33 PM EDT
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By 1988 the GT was actually a far better car then when it started. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Fiero once they got the bugs worked out. [at which time they cancelled it] Technically, the Fiero was mid-engine Also, cancelling it was the bug fix. By 1988 the GT was actually a far better car then when it started. They finally ran out of Chevette parts... 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:52:50 PM EDT
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Subaru 360.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:53:10 PM EDT
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Fiat 850....2 door sedan or convertible.
Renault Dauphine and Renault Gordini....4 door sedans. The Gordini was the high performance version. Right around 50hp. Renault Caravelle....convertible |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:56:02 PM EDT
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Can't believe no one has mentioned the Tucker.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:57:00 PM EDT
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They don't call it a "rear compartment" engine. It's just a "rear engine".
Then there's "mid engine", like the Boxster and Cayman, where the engine is in front of (the imaginary line that would be) the rear axle. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:57:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:59:08 PM EDT
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Thank you for that -- I always understood "I sit behind the engine" and "I sit in front of the engine" -- mid and rear were a mystery to me. How about a BMW Issetta then? ETA: The Ultimate Driving Machine http://4cars4wheels.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/bmw-isetta-800.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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there is alot of difference between a mid engine car, such as the MR2, lamborghinis, some ferraris and just about most supercars, and rear engine cars such as the beetle and porshe 911. by definition a mid engine is where the engine sits between the two axles, and a rear engine sits on top of or behind the rear axle Thank you for that -- I always understood "I sit behind the engine" and "I sit in front of the engine" -- mid and rear were a mystery to me. How about a BMW Issetta then? ETA: The Ultimate Driving Machine http://4cars4wheels.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/bmw-isetta-800.jpg Not sure what you would define that as. It was chain drive and I think the itty bitty engine sat right on top of the rear axle. Been a long time since I have seen one and I can't recall for sure on the layout. ETA: Based on that pic you added, I would say mid-engine. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:01:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They don't call it a "rear compartment" engine. It's just a "rear engine". Then there's "mid engine", like the Boxster and Cayman, where the engine is in front of (the imaginary line that would be) the rear axle. So, I should stop referring to my AK banana clips, is what you're saying? |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:01:51 PM EDT
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Did any of the goofy Citroens make it to the states? Eta: oops, none were rear engine Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I think the 2 CV was rear engine. I know a British guy who drove one around the world. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:04:36 PM EDT
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I think the 2 CV was rear engine. I know a British guy who drove one around the world. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Did any of the goofy Citroens make it to the states? Eta: oops, none were rear engine Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I think the 2 CV was rear engine. I know a British guy who drove one around the world. Front engine, FWD. 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:06:02 PM EDT
[#35]
Corvair
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:06:25 PM EDT
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Fiat 850's and a little Toyota that looked like a copy.
They were leaky bastards. I had in mind that one model of the two stroke Saab's had a rear engine, but it looks like they were all front wheel drive. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:10:09 PM EDT
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Not sure what you would define that as. It was chain drive and I think the itty bitty engine sat right on top of the rear axle. Been a long time since I have seen one and I can't recall for sure on the layout. ETA: Based on that pic you added, I would say mid-engine. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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there is alot of difference between a mid engine car, such as the MR2, lamborghinis, some ferraris and just about most supercars, and rear engine cars such as the beetle and porshe 911. by definition a mid engine is where the engine sits between the two axles, and a rear engine sits on top of or behind the rear axle Thank you for that -- I always understood "I sit behind the engine" and "I sit in front of the engine" -- mid and rear were a mystery to me. How about a BMW Issetta then? ETA: The Ultimate Driving Machine http://4cars4wheels.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/bmw-isetta-800.jpg Not sure what you would define that as. It was chain drive and I think the itty bitty engine sat right on top of the rear axle. Been a long time since I have seen one and I can't recall for sure on the layout. ETA: Based on that pic you added, I would say mid-engine. Looking at some diagrams of the layout, I agree with you, mid engine. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:12:40 PM EDT
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As long as we're being uber technical, the Amphicar:
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:13:11 PM EDT
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Didn't get to the US much. But the Tatra 87 is pretty cool. The VW was a rip off of the earlier Tatra V570.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:16:21 PM EDT
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Renault Dauphine; those were common enough around the US.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:17:00 PM EDT
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Everyone forgets about the Tucker 48.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:17:24 PM EDT
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They made @ 9K Delorean DMC12
Technically I think Smart cars are rear engined. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:18:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Renault Dauphine; those were common enough around the US. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:18:56 PM EDT
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VW Thing
356 Porsche |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:19:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Porsche 911. Sort of a beetle (if you ask Jeremy Clarkson). Laziest car designers evah! |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:23:39 PM EDT
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They made @ 9K Delorean DMC12 Technically I think Smart cars are rear engined. DeLorean was mid-engined. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:23:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: VW Thing 356 Porsche |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:25:50 PM EDT
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Alpines were rear as well. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Renault Dauphine; those were common enough around the US. Miglia Alpine, Sunbeam Alpine, or Renault Alpine? The Sunbeam was a front engine car, the Renault a rear engine, and Miglia's Alpine was rear engine. I wonder how many other makers latched onto Alpine for a model name. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:27:23 PM EDT
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They made @ 9K Delorean DMC12 Technically I think Smart cars are rear engined. 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 10:27:45 PM EDT
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DeLorean was mid-engined. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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They made @ 9K Delorean DMC12 Technically I think Smart cars are rear engined. DeLorean was mid-engined. Now there was a car that was a rolling turd but ahead of its time. Sadly all it was was an elaborate money laundering psalm by Delorean. Didn't Johnny Carson loose a buttload of money as an investor? |
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