A transaxle, in the automotive field, is a component that combines the functionality of the transmission, the differential and the drive axle into one integrated assembly. Transaxles are near universal in all automobile configurations that have the engine placed at the same end of the car as the driven wheels: the front wheel drive, rear-engined and mid-engined arrangements. Car redirects here. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... Input torque is applied to the ring gear, which turns the entire carrier (all blue), providing torque to both side gears (red and yellow), which in turn may drive the left and right wheels. ... An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... In Automobile design, an RR, or Rear-engine, Rear wheel drive, layout places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. ... In automobile design, an MR or Mid-engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ...

Many mid and rear-engined vehicles use a transverse engine and transaxle, similar to a front wheel drive unit. Others use both a longitudinal engine and transaxle. Ferrari's 1989 Mondial t introduced a "t" arrangement with a longitudinal engine connected to a transverse transaxle, a design the company continues to this day. In automobile design, an MR or Mid-engine, Rear wheel drive layout is one in which the rear wheels are driven by an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ... In Automobile design, an RR, or Rear-engine, Rear wheel drive, layout places both the engine and drive wheels at the rear of the vehicle. ... A transverse engine is an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle. ... In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine, also sometimes known as a north-south engine, is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back. ... The current Ferrari logo Ferrari is an Italian car manufacturer in the Formula One World Championship, also involved in high-end and high-performance race cars, supercars, and sports cars. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ferrari Mondial is a 2+2 coupe automobile produced from 1980 until it was replaced by the 456 in 1992. ...

FR transaxles

Front engine, rear wheel drive vehicles tend to have the transmission up front just after the engine, but sometimes a front engine drives a rear-mounted transaxle. This is generally done for reasons of weight distribution, and is therefore common on sports cars. This design was pioneered in the 1950 Lancia Aurelia, and was conceived by the legendary Vittorio Jano. Earlier vehicles had used similar designs, including the 1914 Stutz Bearcat. In Automobile design, an FR, or Front-engine, Rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lancia Aurelia 1952 The Lancia Aurelia is considered by many to be the first true Grand Turismo automobile. ... Vittorio Jano, born April 22, 1891 - died 1965, was a famed automobile designer from the 1920s through 1960s. ... The Stutz Bearcat was an American luxury high-performance sports car made by the Stutz Motor Company. ...

Notable FR vehicles with a transaxle design include: In Automobile design, an FR, or Front-engine, Rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ...

• 1914-1939 Stutz Bearcat
• 1950-1958 Lancia Aurelia
• 1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest
• 1964-1968 Ferrari 275
• 1968-1973 Ferrari Daytona
• 1976-1988 Porsche 924
• 1978-1995 Porsche 928
• 1982-1991 Porsche 944
• 1992-1995 Porsche 968
• 1972-1992 Alfa Romeo 116-series
• 1985-1991 Volvo 300 series
• 1985-1992 Alfa Romeo 75
• 1992-2003 Ferrari 456
• 1996-2005 Ferrari 550/575M
• 1997-up Chevrolet Corvette
• 2004-2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
• 2004-up Cadillac XLR
• 2004-up Maserati Quattroporte