| 摘要 |
A power unit mounting structure in a motor vehicle includes a power unit P comprising an engine 2 having a crankshaft 2a, a transmission 3 coupled to the crankshaft of the engine, and a differential 4 interposed between drive axles 5 connected to a pair of laterally spaced front road wheels of the motor vehicle and the transmission. The power unit is mounted in a front portion of the motor vehicle and tilted forwardly with respect to the running direction of the motor vehicle with the crankshaft extending transversely. The center of gravity G of the power unit is positioned rearwardly of the drive axles. The intake system 7 coupled to the engine is positioned forwardly of the engine and the exhaust system 11 coupled to the engine extends rearwardly from the engine. |
