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Originally Posted by flyerncle
Wouldn't go round corners too quick would it !
If you have ever driven an artic unit on its own in the wet you will understand.
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Fair comment but I think this is splitting into two different debates. Which is better good torque from low down and spread over a wide rpm range or high revving peaky motor giving high peak BHP figures but little torque till its revving its nuts out is one subject, (as I said in my original reply a lot depends on what you intend to do with the car) the effect of a heavy engine on handling is another.
Having said that a heavy motor doesn't necessarily mean understeer if its placed well back in the engine bay (my original point). Point taken about driving a tractor unit on its own in the wet, been there played that game, fun it isn't. But have you ever seen truck racing? Those boys corner at speeds you'd think impossible in rigs weighing in at 7 Tonnes plus. Yes if a heavy motor is placed up front over the front axle for example a la Audi then understeer is almost guaranteed but move that weight back in the chassis to get as near to 50/50 weight distribution and any understeer will be caused by the steering/suspension geometry not the weight.
hopefully I've cleared up my points now?
D.