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Old 12-15-2004, 03:19 PM
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BMW at least does it for weight distribution (e.g., some models have an unused battery tray at the front and battery in the rear). But they're much more performance oriented co. than MB.

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Originally Posted by G-Benz
I think it's actually because of limited space for a battery in certain engine compartments...My VeeDub has no engine compartment space to accomodate a battery but the Karmann Ghias do. Rear-engined Porsches has the same logistics problems as far as batteries are concerned.

My R129 has a rear battery as well...there is NO WAY they could get a battery up front, and that's just for the V-8...imagine the V-12!!!
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