Exploring Rear Engine Configurations in Harper Sports Cars: Transverse Type 5 vs. Inline Transaxle Type 6
Rear-Mounted Transverse Engine (Harper Type 5)
In a rear-mounted transverse engine setup, the engine is positioned at the rear of the car with its crankshaft aligned side-to-side, perpendicular to the direction of the car. This layout is commonly found in smaller cars and front-wheel-drive vehicles, including Harper's Type 5 model.