Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Driven by applying the power to the rear axle: said of motor-driven vehicles.
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Examples
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When we first saw the Up at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show, it was an innovative, rear-engined, rear-driven hatchback, a configuration that maximised cabin space and economy.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Andrew English 2011
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The first event, being held August 7-8th in Hollywood Park, CA, will feature pro and amateur racers competing head to head, and testing the course layout with anything from a rear-driven sports car to all-wheel-drive sedans.
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Like the Challenger, the Camaro's spun from rear-driven gold -- in this case, the Camaro's a cousin to the utterly charming Pontiac G8.
MotorAuthority 2009
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And there is, of course, already a rear-driven platform within the Hyundai-Kia group that we could look to use, if our timing was good ...
Autoblog 2009
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And there is, of course, already a rear-driven platform within the Hyundai-Kia group that we could look to use, if our timing was good ...
Autoblog 2009
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The sporty tiptronic transmission and the quattro all-wheel drive system, which has a slightly rear-driven emphasis, transfer the immense power onto the road with no loss.
The German Car Blog 2008
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