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Originally Posted by kyrix1st
Which is why 50:50 is desirable for front-engine, rear wheel driven cars because it shifts the weight to the rear as much as possible. You are right that rear weight bias is generally more desirable configuration for maximum performance.
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Mostly agree, I think you could do better than 50/50 even for front-engine RWD, but it's not easy to achieve I'm sure. I am always wary of the significance of the numbers though. It matters where that weight is, more than just a crude F/R. Audi could build a 50/50 car but with the front center of mass mostly hanging over the axle and it would be terrible. I'm not sure that 53/47 or something like that means the car is worse if the compromises are worth it.