midengine

[ mid-en-juhn ]

adjective

, Automotive.

1. of or relating to a configuration in which the engine is located behind the driver and between the front and rear wheels:

   midengine sports car; midengine design.

Word History and Origins

Origin of midengine¹

mid- + engine

Example Sentences

Czinger design is led by Dave O’Connell, who spent 25 years at Mitsubishi Motors and conceptualized the form of the midengine 21C two-door coupe.

From New York Times

The MR2 was unusual because it was a midengine design: That robust little four-cylinder was tucked behind the two seats.

From New York Times

General Motors has an open-air Chevrolet Camaro and, after a factory coronavirus delay, is rolling out its midengine Corvette convertible to a backlog of waiting customers.

From New York Times

Ferrari’s latest midengine Spider is a heart-skipping beauty, including its 2.7-second scorch to 60 miles per hour.

From New York Times

From the beginning, Duntov dreamed of a midengine version of the Corvette, where the engine’s weight would help to balance the car’s handling and allow for a clear view over a short hood.

From Los Angeles Times