kmvguy83

OK...
i made this into new thread since there was disagrement going on the other thread.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...ic=260094&st=0

Definition of mid-engine is engine located in between front and rear axle.
There for s2000 is a mid-engine car just like nsx, or mr2.

Am i correct?

mrkim019

Yes, you are.

revhi

I guess technically yes because the engine is between the front and rear axles, but its not classified that in GT3.

papa5murf

yes you are right...

Road Rash

Has there ever been another car made with and engine config like the S2000?

This is maybe why there are some who say it is a Mid Engine and some who think only the traditional *Rear* mounted can qualify as a Mid Engine.

kmvguy83

not a very good source but.....
http://www.breithaupts.com/totc132.htm

it says
"Perhaps a definition of mid-engine is in order. It simply means the motor sits between the driver and the rear wheels. There have been a few front, mid-engine cars like the Citroen SM where the motor sits between the driver and the front wheels but this is a difficult design chore. Most cars either have the majority of the motor's weight in front of the front wheels (front engine) or in back of the rear wheels (rear-engine) like the Porsche 911 or Corvair. While every major automotive producing country has offered mid-engine cars, the United States has produced very few. The most US middie was the short-lived Pontiac Fiero. The Germans have also avoided the mid-engine layout with only the BMW M1 and Porsche 914 and 914-6. The Japanese and French have offered a few more middies and the British are second only to the Italians in mid-engine production."

Raymund

RX8 is set up the same way. Mazda calls it front biased mid engine config.

The toyota previa van is a mid engine rear drive.

hpark

yes, technically S2000 is mid-engined.....but i wouldn't say it's just like the NSX or MR2

jlvtx1800

yes front mid engine

John

SavesTheDay

The 350z, some might argue.