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Front-engine design

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Front-engine design is an automotive design with an engine in front side of the car, connected to wheels via a drive shaft.[1] Main types of Front engine design are:

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Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
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Latest Toyota corolla uses frong engine design.

Advantage of front engine design is better cabin space for passengers, and also bigger boot space.[2] Disadvantage is that more weight of the car goes on front wheels and less weight goes on the rear wheels, that causes understeer.[3]