rear-wheel drive

noun

: a system that applies engine power to the rear wheels of a vehicle

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The Miata's recipe of feathery bodywork, poky dimensions, a sweet chassis and rear-wheel drive. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 It was originally engineered as a rear-wheel drive (RWD) coupe that was relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and moderately powered. Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 All choices are rear-wheel drive and powered by 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engines with 181 horsepower. James Raia, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024 The Air model with the gold medal efficiency rating is the entry-level Air Pure rear-wheel drive with 19-inch wheels. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rear-wheel drive 

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“Rear-wheel drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rear-wheel%20drive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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