>On Wed, 7 Apr 2004, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >> Looks like a Japanese van, yes (these are front-engined, not >> midengined). > >I thought the engine was under the driver's seat? > > >David Brodbeck, N8SRE >'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia >'86 Volvo 240DL wagon It is. But it's also directly over the front axle. To be midengined it would have to be behind the axle, at least the center of the engine would. The only Japanese vanlike midengined vehicle is the RWD/4WD Estima (Previa). -- Regards Andrew |
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