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Originally Posted by Autonaut
Wrong.
It does not improve performance on all performance cars.
Do you see any awd cars racing lemans, f1 or nascar for that sake? No you dont. There's a reaaon for it. You even quoted part of it in your post.
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I am SO tired of hearing clueless opinions on AWD, especially from those who would deny OTHERS the OPTION they want to PAY for. It's especially annoying when it's children who are crying against AWD that live in warm climates and own weak cars that aren't making 500 to the wheels, let along 600+++.
First of all, we are talking about STREET cars that have to deal with PUBLIC STREETS that have variable traction, temperature, and conditions and NOT race cars that only see warm conditions on a perfectly maintained surface.
So, you make a fool of yourself when you bring up racing series and make the ridiculous statement that AWD is not an asset on the STREET.
Anyone who is so clueless that they don't see the advantage of AWD have never driven a sports car through a Northeast winter, have never owned a 600+++rwhp car, and are so self absorbed that they can't see the obvious needs of those who do live in the Northeast and/or have 600+++ rwhp cars.
The Porsche 911 is the best example for the RWD vs. AWD conversation because it's the only pure sports car that offers both RWD and AWD that I am aware of. The head of 911 has stated the 911 Turbo equals or beats the 911 GT3's Nurburgring times ON THE SAME TIRES. But, the AWD Turbo can be driven year round, on any public road, in any condition. Try driving your 500+ rwhp RWD car to a Vermont ski resort where AWD Porsches regularly travel. I rest my case.
Any to those who will try to use the pathetic argument that I should learn how to drive, buy snow tires, or drive a piece of crap SUV all winter.
NO.
I've done all of the above since 1997 and I don't want to be forced to choose between my RWD GM and a SUV when there are 911 Turbo, Nissan GTR, and even Audi S/RS options available.
GM needs to pull their head out of their ass and offer a LT1/LT8 with performance AWD. I'd prefer it to be a SS Sedan or ATS-V, but I'd be happy it be a Camaro SS, CTS-V, Corvette, or even V-sport Caddy.
I really hate the GM slushboxes and think it's pathetic that GM does not offer the DCT it's performance cars deserve. But, even I would gladly buy a V8 auto for the first time in my life if GM offered it with performance focused AWD.
I think a ATS or Camaro SS with performance AWD and a LT1/LT4 would make the ultimate daily driver.
GM needs to make this happen before I end up breaking down and buying a 911 Turbo, GTR, Audi, or even the new Tesla Model S P85D that accelerates to 60mph in 3's and runs the 1/4 in 11's.