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Qwertypolk wrote:Anthony Stuart wrote:serothis wrote:I'm really curious how well that design works out. It seems likes it would be more tailored for straight line speed with the front wheels so close together.
That's what I thought at first, but it works on 3 levels:
1:the wheels are a long way out in front and thus have good leverage
2:the weight is mostly in the back, which is something race car builders strive for
3: the braking is mostly done from the rear wheels, drastically improving braking stability
But... Umm.. That's wrong.
1:Long wheel base = bad for turning. Think of the MX5. A shorter wheelbase means quicker turn-in as there's less circumference to the turning circle.
2:Not 100% on this myself, but I'm pretty sure that racing cars are built for as close to a 50/50 weight distribution as possible. It aids with grip and handling.
3:Braking done from the rear wheels isn't stable at all. What happens when you pull the handbrake in your car? It slides all over the place! This isn't a bad thing, but I'd bet most racing drivers with the exception of drifters would disagree with me!
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