dron_jones
Well-Known Member
I think the risk of this is pretty low, most of the added weight of a single motor hybrid system will come from the batteries which are typically spread out low across the floor of the car. If weight can be kept constant it should help the car with a lower center of gravity for less body roll overall.There's a downside in that for handling - even if the total weight can be held constant. Putting the big masses out toward both ends of the car increases the yaw moment of inertia (slows/dulls steering response, may complicate stability control calibration).
Agreed, by the cars that ford is coming out with now (Boss 302, GT350R, Focus RS, Ford GT) i think its safe to say that there is an acknowledgment of the desire for a car that isn't afraid of some twists and turns.Norm Peterson said:I'm not denying the potential for improved acceleration, but what I don't want to see is gains for that necessitate losses on the corner-carving side of the coin.
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