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Posted on 10/11/17 at 5:44 pm to LakeViewLSU
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Why is a mid-engine good? How does it improve performance?
Better handling due to the weight distribution being in the middle rather than the front.
Posted on 10/11/17 at 6:24 pm to LakeViewLSU
The primary reason is reducing the moment of inertia so that the car is more nimble. Normally it is not great at producing a 50/50 weight distribution like some very well engineered FE cars achieve but the higher weight in the rear helps with traction during acceleration.
Think of reducing the moment of inertia like an ice skater going into one of those spins. When their arms are outstretched they spin slowly, when the pull their arms in (with no added energy) they spin much faster.
Think of reducing the moment of inertia like an ice skater going into one of those spins. When their arms are outstretched they spin slowly, when the pull their arms in (with no added energy) they spin much faster.
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