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Robert Logan · 04-06-02, 08:50 PM

Ibelieve that it was Bob Bougerant (spelling up to my usual high standards I supose) that said that the average driver can get a front engined car to perform better but an experienced driver can get the MID engined car to perform better.

This will be as has been said earlier on this thread that the mid engined car needs to be driven.

Both cars are well mannered under mundane driving but the rear engined car's rear breaks loose very quickly if the driver changes his / her mind mid-corner. They are said to be less forgiving. The breaking away can almost be a 'snap' if the weight distribution is close to the 50/50.

Our cars have a mid corner understeer and for this reason I like to control the car under throttle from entry.

To sumerise , a mid engined car makes you feel alive !!!

Best wishes,

Robert

04-06-02, 08:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Robert Logan Roaring Forties Defunct Manufactuer - Old RF Company Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Australia GT40: NONE Posts: 740 Rep Power: 0	Re: Front Engine vs Mid-Engine Ibelieve that it was Bob Bougerant (spelling up to my usual high standards I supose) that said that the average driver can get a front engined car to perform better but an experienced driver can get the MID engined car to perform better. This will be as has been said earlier on this thread that the mid engined car needs to be driven. Both cars are well mannered under mundane driving but the rear engined car's rear breaks loose very quickly if the driver changes his / her mind mid-corner. They are said to be less forgiving. The breaking away can almost be a 'snap' if the weight distribution is close to the 50/50. Our cars have a mid corner understeer and for this reason I like to control the car under throttle from entry. To sumerise , a mid engined car makes you feel alive !!! Best wishes, Robert