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Originally Posted by DGthe3
3 words:
Power
to
Weight
Going from 275 hp to 335 hp (+22%) is going to influence performance a lot more than going from ~3435 lbs to ~3335 lbs (-3%)
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T4 = 12.13
V6 = 10.25
V8 = 8.28
Lower = better.
That said, there are some benefits where adding lightness adds a fairly decent benefit over just looking at the ratio, especially when considering just where that power comes on, and the driving dynamics one is looking for.
--kC