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Originally Posted by Graham M
no kidding. WTF? 
yes, the Z4 is a mid-engined car alright. 
I think "Car62" will be making his way to my ignore list. |
Take the time to research before you laugh. Although the Z4 is not what anyone generally means when they refer to a mid engine car (and I do not call it mid engine) it IS a mid engine car by the strict definition of a mid engine car - the engine is located BETWEEN (mid) the front and rear axles.
Most on the board may not be aware of the fact that BMW generally designs their front engine cars with the center of gravity of the engine BEHIND the centerline of of the front axle. This has classically been a requirement of a proper sports car and is also what enables BMW to get the 50/50 weight distribution. The engine not being located in the fashion in most front wheel drive cars is what makes them pigs to drive - the engine placement is a major source of understeer.