CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Mid engine VS a well balanced 50/50 front engine

Hops · 07-23-2020, 11:30 AM

A mid engine is easier to turn because of the lower moment of inertia (more stuff closer to the axis of rotation). But, it's also easier to lose control because the forces that can get out out of shape also are amplified (compared to a front engine car) to make you spin. I learned this first hand years ago from my Fiero.... LOL

07-23-2020, 11:30 AM	#7
Hops Drives: 2019 1ss 1le, blue wrap Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 633	A mid engine is easier to turn because of the lower moment of inertia (more stuff closer to the axis of rotation). But, it's also easier to lose control because the forces that can get out out of shape also are amplified (compared to a front engine car) to make you spin. I learned this first hand years ago from my Fiero.... LOL Last edited by Hops; 07-23-2020 at 11:43 AM.