09-26-2017, 09:24 PM | #11 |
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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.
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09-28-2017, 07:41 AM | #13 |
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the latest performance of the 991.2 GT2 RS at the nurburgring would not suggest that there are serious performance deficiencies with being rear engined still.
but of course we would all love to see the 981 chassis with 700hp and appropriate tires to see how well it can do, unfettered, also.
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