Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:34:45 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Ignition Location
Grunff wrote: > Johannes wrote: > > > It makes me speculate that cars are a lot more uniform these days than > > yesteryears. It is as if the modern car has been developed through a lot > > of initial experimentation, and the current form is the result of > > survival of the fittest. There are of course still variations, but the > > vast majority are transverse 4 Cyl FWD monocoque. > > More like survival of the most cost effective. I4 isn't a great engine > configuration in the first place, and mounting the engine transverse is > another compromise. Which presumably explains the continuing existence of the ( predominantly ) 6 cyl in-line and V8 rwd vehicles in the executive sector that can afford the extra cost. Graham