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Drivetrain

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The drivetrain is the set of components that deliver power from the engine (or electric motors) to the wheels, but does not include the engine itself.

The drivetrain is the set of components that deliver power from the engine (or electric motors) to the wheels, but does not include the engine itself.  The layout of the drivetrain determines whether a car is front-, rear-, or four-wheel drive.

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