Patent ID: 8919484
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: B60K,B62D

Abstract:
1. An automobile, comprising: a body having side members configured to be coupled to a front axle; a transmission; a combustion engine viewed in a driving direction of the automobile that is arranged behind the transmission; and a crankshaft of the combustion engine substantially oriented in an automobile transverse direction, wherein the body includes a front wall with a first portion extending downward in a generally vertical direction on a first longitudinal side of the combustion engine and a second portion extending downward in the generally vertical direction from the first portion such that the first portion and the second portion form a depression at least partially housing the combustion engine, the depression positioned behind the front axle relative to the driving direction and extending in a rearward direction, the rearward direction being opposite to the driving direction, wherein the depression forms a recess to receive a portion of the combustion engine, the portion of the combustion engine within the recess including a rearward-facing side and at least portions of laterally extending sides, the recess defining an opening facing the driving direction of the automobile to receive the portion of the combustion engine, and wherein the body further includes a center tunnel, the center tunnel extending from the second portion of the front wall.