rear-wheel drive

noun

: a system that applies engine power to the rear wheels of a vehicle

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The Scat Pack boasts a top speed of 177 mph. Drive modes: The gasoline Scat Pack features a rear-wheel drive mode for drifting and doughnuts. Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 The sporty rear-wheel drive, two-seater convertible was only made for a decade in the early 2000s and has held its value quite well. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025 The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer has a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and adjustable dampers. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Bloomberg News first reported last month that the Mumbai showroom was gearing up for a mid-July opening and the first set of cars — Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs shipped from Tesla’s China factory — had arrived in the country. Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rear-wheel drive

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“Rear-wheel drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rear-wheel%20drive. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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