Midengine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003656",
  "term": "Midengine",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing a vehicle design where the engine is positioned between the front and rear axles, typically behind the passenger compartment but ahead of the rear wheels. This configuration centralizes mass, contributing to balanced weight distribution and improved handling characteristics. Many high-performance sports cars and racing vehicles employ a midengine layout.",
  "synonyms": [
    "midship"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mittelmotor",
    "es": "motor central",
    "fr": "moteur central"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/midengine/"
}