Centre Drive Automobile

@dr-rtjadhav-rfOLVM • Oct 25, 2024

Oct 25, 2024

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Is it possible to have an Automobile driven with the Steering in the centre instead of Left/Right. This would give the Driver a better view and control on both sides of the vehicle. It would also solve problems of Left HAnd Drive vehicles in countries where the Traffic moves on the left side of the road and Right Hand Drive Vehicles in countries where the Traffic moves on right side of the road. A global uniform Drive then can be adopted.

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gohm

@gohm-F3UUpP • Feb 1, 2009

Yes, it is possible. Some concept designs have included this as well as some racing layouts.

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Kaustubh Katdare

@thebigk • Feb 1, 2009

gohmYes, it is possible. Some concept designs have included this as well as some racing layouts.
Gohm, Formula 1 cars have the center driver, right?. I believe the center drive would mean lot of changes in the engine itself.

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raj87verma88

@raj87verma88-ZpL2Wn • Feb 1, 2009

Yes it is. McLaren F1 has center steering and though it is under the category of a sports car, it is street legal.
@Biggie: Why should there be any changes in the engine?

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Kaustubh Katdare

@thebigk • Feb 1, 2009

raj87verma88Yes it is. McLaren F1 has center steering and though it is under the category of a sports car, it is street legal.
@Biggie: Why should there be any changes in the engine?
Well, that's what I think. My knowledge of engines is limited 😉 .

Well, I think you are right. There won't be any changes needed in the engine. We'll just have to alter the steering wheel assembly; which I think isn't a tough job.

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Differential

@differential-0aMwAJ • Feb 1, 2009

Looks ok to me, but this would eliminate the space of another front seat as there won't be sufficient space for it.

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raj87verma88

@raj87verma88-ZpL2Wn • Feb 2, 2009

McLaren F1 has 3 front seats. Not two, as is the case in most cars.

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gohm

@gohm-F3UUpP • Feb 2, 2009

There are a couple roadster designs with the two seats in a row, like in a fighter plane. Others have one or two rows behind the central driver's seat. The tandem design would be a unique driving experience especially on the track and would greating improve aerodynamics.

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