for most people i dun think anyone would care if its RWD or FWD, v6 or v8...for the RL its not meant to be a performance car. as long as its a full size sedan with lots of features and luxuries it will sell. i for one don't car if the S class, 7 series or LS430 is a RWD or not as for V^ or V8 as long as it has enough power ill be happy