Automotive
Technical Paper

The Technique of Front-Wheel-Drive in Europe

750013

2/1/1975

Event
1975 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors
H. Seznec Regie Nationale des Usines RENAULT Centre Technique de Rueil
H. Lagrange Regie Nationale des Usines RENAULT Centre Technique de Rueil
Abstract
Content
During the past two decades, front-wheel-drive architecture has grown enormously in Europe.
This trend can be explained by the need to provide compactness, large inside space, and good road holding.
The paper describes technical problems that arise when designing a front-wheel-drive car and quotes the various technical solutions in current use.
The authors conclude that a preference for front-wheel drive will last for a long time.
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Topics
Design processes
Affiliated or Co-Author
Regie Nationale des Usines RENAULT Centre Technique de Rueil
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/750013
Citation
Seznec, H. and Lagrange, H., "The Technique of Front-Wheel-Drive in Europe," 1975 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, February 24, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750013.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
2/1/1975
Product Code
750013
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English