I have a 94 LE FWDand it has auto belts there was a similar discussion in another thread. i had mentioned i like mine fine. It moves along more than adequately...pretty darn good as a matter of fact, even from a standing start, just takes a little getting used to, so as you don't spin tires. FWD SVX's do not have an issue of torque steer so much if at all that I've noticed because of equal length shafts as opposed to unequal as in most FWD cars. the engine and trans. still run front to back, there's just no extra wheels being driven.