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lemming · 09-26-2017, 09:24 PM

Actually, I'd rather have a rear engined 911 than a front engined corvette (in any trim).

Would I like to have a true GT3 like option on the mid engine platform? Sure.

But to take your question to the asymptote, why pay big money for an Aston, or almost any S version Audi or Corvette? Front engine placement is just as stupid dynamically. Worse, most audits have 60% of their weight on the front axle.

I'd rather have 60% over the rear axle.

09-26-2017, 09:24 PM	#11
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,594	Actually, I'd rather have a rear engined 911 than a front engined corvette (in any trim). Would I like to have a true GT3 like option on the mid engine platform? Sure. But to take your question to the asymptote, why pay big money for an Aston, or almost any S version Audi or Corvette? Front engine placement is just as stupid dynamically. Worse, most audits have 60% of their weight on the front axle. I'd rather have 60% over the rear axle. __________________