I can agree with the "parts bin" factor, much easier to use what is already designed and built. For the most part rear drive vehicles handle better and have better weight transfer than front drive layouts. Rear engine cars can have great traction due to weight distribution, as can front drive, but due to moments of inertia, mid engine is better overall. Too bad the existing "packages", due not have low profile arrangements to allow them to be installed mid-mounted, below usable spaces.
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