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ChrisL · 04-07-02, 07:01 AM

To CCX33911,

Your question has really got me thinking. This is what I've come up with, but I'd like to try to answer your question more broadly.

Its probably safe to say that the mid-engined cars have it on all circuit type events - eg. Touring cars, Formula 1, Indy etc.

Whereas the front-engined cars tend to have it on open road events - eg. World Rally, Targa, Cannonball etc.

Don't forget the rear-engined Porsches here which seem to always be the exception to the rule. Its amazing what they've managed to do with a configuration which, by all rights, SHOULD be a real dog by todays standards.

Its probably also worth pointing out that front-running rally cars all tend to be front-engined, All-Wheel-Drive configuration these days.

04-07-02, 07:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChrisL Chris Liokos 7 Tenths Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Australia GT40: RF40 Posts: 775 Rep Power: 15	Re: Front Engine vs Mid-Engine To CCX33911, Your question has really got me thinking. This is what I've come up with, but I'd like to try to answer your question more broadly. Its probably safe to say that the mid-engined cars have it on all circuit type events - eg. Touring cars, Formula 1, Indy etc. Whereas the front-engined cars tend to have it on open road events - eg. World Rally, Targa, Cannonball etc. Don't forget the rear-engined Porsches here which seem to always be the exception to the rule. Its amazing what they've managed to do with a configuration which, by all rights, SHOULD be a real dog by todays standards. Its probably also worth pointing out that front-running rally cars all tend to be front-engined, All-Wheel-Drive configuration these days.