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حسن هاماوي

Jul 23

I want to ask, why is the front brake caliper of the Taycan positioned at the front? Isn't it said that for mid-to-high-end cars, the front wheel calipers are generally positioned at the rear? Please explain.

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سعود سعد2023-10-27 02:18
Different car models have different chassis designs, and space considerations are crucial. It's not necessarily related to luxury. However, most ultra-luxury cars tend to use a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.

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