midmounted

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At its heart is a midmounted 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 flat crank and dry sump, naturally outputting 592 horsepower and 443 torques through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox lubricated with something blessed and wonderful, the Dalai Lama's dandruff, maybe.

The Best Sports Car, and Why to Skip It Dan Neil 2011
With a midmounted 4.0-liter, 500-hp V8, plus two electric motors for each axle, the 918 Spyder's net hp is more than 718.

The Face of Green? Dan Neil 2011
Porsche The 918 Spyder has a midmounted 4.0-liter, 500-hp V8, plus two electric motors for each axle.

Eco-Conscious, High-Luxury Cars 2011
The R8's superior handling comes courtesy of a midmounted engine that gives excellent front-rear balance to the car, a delightful attribute that I experienced on a recent ride around a racetrack.

Racing To Work 2010
The rear seat sits higher than the front because of the midmounted engine, which would require quite a bit of insulation to keep noise and vibration out of the passenger compartment.

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The rear-wheel-drive 2009 Porsche Boxster S is powered by a midmounted, direct-injected

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The handling is beautifully balanced, the steering is telepathic and the numerous mechanical improvements for '09 - including the availability of PDK and the addition of power-enhancing direct injection to the midmounted 3. 4-liter flat-6 - keep the Boxster S's aging platform feeling fresh.

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