http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605635735.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605635735.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605635735.jpg

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wbo7gpx/
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605644352.jpg

What is the purpose of this apparently aluminum casting between the front frame rails?


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605658735.jpg

Transfer case and front diff for AWD

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/11/16/continuation-re-creation-whatever-its-called-harry-a-millers-four-wheel-drive-v-16-roadster-will-once-more-showcase-extreme-thirties-engineering

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605659900.jpg

^^ I'm not seeing any drive mechanism to the from wheels. How did they do it?

Half shafts from the transfer case, not installed in this picture,

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/745768019531888927/?d=t&mt=login
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605730854.jpg

how can they install half shafts, with that suspension
it covers the center of the wheel hub.. can't have half shafts , which rotate, if you cannot access the center of the wheel..

unless those wheels are just held in place with some kind of temp bracket (i can't imagine why anybody would bother with that)

either way, sounds like they are overcomplicating the darn thing with that transfer case up front..

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/440226932301129829/
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605732982.jpg

some better views... also, the transfer case is behind the engine, that's just the front differential.


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605733532.jpg


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605733554.jpg

The transfer case is behind the engine, the front casting is the differential.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605733884.jpg

2011-04-12
The New Audi A6/A7 Family - Aerodynamic Development of Different Body Types on One Platform 2011-01-0175
https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2011-01-0175/
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PDF Download Paper.
Aerodynamic performances of rounded fastback
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhal.archives-ouvertes.fr%2Fhal-01449542%2Fdocument&psig=AOvVaw3I2IltQb7aj1L-k0Zd1xg3&ust=1605829766293000&source=images&cd=vfe &ved=0CAkQjhxqFwoTCJj0v6akje0CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAO
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605744457.jpg

Aerodynamic Formulae
Aerodynamics in Racing Vehicle Design | F1 Insight
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1605744795.jpg

I think you’re right. So is the giant case for the front diff just a styling exercise? If so, that’s nutty.