C&D: Rear-Engine v Mid-Engine Comparo
#1
06-22-2011, 07:55 PM
C&D: Rear-Engine v Mid-Engine Comparo
If you haven't seen the article in C&D, here's a brief video documenting the 'tests'. Bottom-Line: Porsche has proven that rear-engined cars can handle as good (if not better) than mid-engined ones.
Let the Rear v Mid debate begin...
YouTube - ‪The Mid- vs. Rear-Engine Debate: Porsche Cayman R vs. 911 GT3 - Car and Driver‬‏
Let the Rear v Mid debate begin...
YouTube - ‪The Mid- vs. Rear-Engine Debate: Porsche Cayman R vs. 911 GT3 - Car and Driver‬‏
#2
06-22-2011, 08:11 PM
That was interesting. Although I don't really feel like the results were effected as much by the engine placement as the overall performance of the cars used. But I'm not too surprised.
#5
06-23-2011, 01:10 AM
Weight, tire width, tire composition, suspension components. What a bogus test.
#6
06-23-2011, 06:33 AM
Base R8 is heavier than Base GT3. Sorry but the GT3 will beat it around the track every time.
#7
06-29-2011, 01:28 AM
I think Porsche offered C&D to test both and this is the angle that they decided to use to write the story, we all know those 2 cars are different animals...but it proved to make for interesting reading along with some following 'religious debate'.
GT3 for me every time though...
GT3 for me every time though...
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