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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium
Yes, I'm aware of all that. Which is why I mentioned it, and the advantage a hard launching AWD car has (i.e., 911 Turbo S) over soft launching front engine RWD cars in that first 1 foot when looking at "0-60" times that include a 1 ft roll-out like magazines do. I personally place a lot of emphasis on 1/4 mile trap speed because that is more indicative of how hard a car pulls when traction isn't a factor. I also look at 60-100 mph times for the same reason.
For example: Which car will win a roll race: Car A that goes 12.0 @ 121 mph in the 1/4 mile, or Car B that goes 11.8 @ 114 mph?
If at the drag strip, sure, you pick Car B; if anywhere else, Car A (wins the roll race).
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That depends on the start speed of the roll race and how long the roll race is. I will take the slower - quicker car every-time, because 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, everyday street fun I will beat the higher horse, higher MPH car that cannot perform at lower speeds.