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Originally Posted by cmcpokey
another advantage could be that it is possible to create a shorter wheelbase, given the shorter required front to rear distance of the longitundinal mounting, and that is often desirable for rally cars.
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Exactly, as in the Morris Mini, which was responsible for the design catching on. I also heard that Volvo started doing it to add to the interior space.
Now why the Miura had a transversely mounted V12 I don't know. My guess is weight distribution. Maybe interior space as well?
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