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A rear-engine , front-wheel-drive layout is one in which the engine is behind the rear wheels , but drives the front wheels via a driveshaft , like a conventional front-engine , rear-wheel-drive vehicle traveling in reverse .. Although an uncommon drive layout , it has been used in the past , by Buckminster Fuller in his concept Dymaxion car , which was able to turn within its wheelbase due to rear-wheel steering .. Buckminster Fuller. Buckminster Fuller. concept. Concept car. Dymaxion car. Dymaxion car. There is some interest in developing the idea for use in cars of the future , as evidenced by the patent application of inventor -- engineer Michael Basnett at Rover Group -LRB- GB -RRB- , who proposes a front transaxle design , rear flat engine architecture .. Rover Group. Rover Group. transaxle. transaxle. flat engine. flat engine. According to the patent , the layout is designed to be advantageous in terms of crash performance by increasing the front crumple zone , in allowing greater styling freedom , in enhanced ride via reduced noise , vibration , and harshness , and in lowered center of gravity providing improved handling , braking and roll characteristics .. center of gravity. center of gravity. Its main disadvantage is the lack of weight over the drive wheels , particularly under hard acceleration as weight shifts to the rear .. In 1932 , Coleman Motors based in Littleton , Colorado , chief designer Harleigh Holmes designed and built an automobile named Maroon Car which had front-wheel drive by a rear-mounted V-8 engine .. Coleman Motors. Coleman Motors. Harleigh Holmes. Harleigh Holmes. Only one was built and never placed in production .