Originally Posted by pagani
I think a car whit a heavy front engine like supra viper or gtr is pretty stable compared to a mid engined car like a ferrari
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The amount of lift due to the way the radiator/ engine placement in many cars is drastic; and perhaps surprising.
For example...
100% stock Front engined v8 at about 156 mph
Compared to a mid engined car designed with aerodynamics involved, and mid engined. Both cars are 100% stock suspension geometry. The GT literally is sucked to the ground with these high speeds, and it's ride height is greatly reduced.
This z06 was running approx 187 mph, and slight front end lift is visible... again, the aero makes more of a difference at speed than the weight distribution...
this mid engine Ferrari even has some front end lift.
Basically, cars designed for 200 + mph are far better for doing these ridiculous standing mile tests