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Originally Posted by FarmerFran
It was my understanding, generically,
Front engine is up at front axle
Rear engine is behind rear axle
Mid engine is over/ in front of rear axle
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There is:
(FR) Front-engine Rear Drive
(FF) Front-engine Front Drive
(FMF/MF) Front-mid-engine Front Drive or Mid-engine Front Drive
(FMR) Front-mid-engine Rear Drive
(FMF) Front-mid-engine Front Drive
(RMR) Rear-mid-engine Rear Drive
Now for the mid-engine designations, there is a bit of gray area. Some guidelines state that the engine must be fully between the axles, in front OR behind the passenger compartment, while others state that the center mass of the engine being in between the axles also qualifies.