摘要 |
An exhaust apparatus for and engine is mounted on a vehicle, which includes an engine compartment, a passenger compartment, a dash panel, which separates the engine compartment and the passenger compartment from each other, a floor panel of the passenger compartment, and a seat, which includes a bottom arranged on the floor panel. A recess is formed in the lower surface of the floor panel located below the bottom. The exhaust apparatus includes an exhaust passage, which extends from the engine compartment to below the floor panel, a catalytic converter located in the exhaust passage, and a muffler located in the exhaust passage. The catalytic converter is located forward of the dash panel. The muffler is accommodated in the recess. It is preferable that the seat be located at the front portion of the vehicle, the recess be located below the seat, and the muffler be accommodated in the recess. |