Quote: Originally posted by mike8579 on 19 December 2003
No but physics dicates that RWD will push itself on to its haunches under load, thus increasing the available grip, therefore enabling more power to be put through the wheels before traction issues occur.
Pluss the BTCC guys have lots of downforce and slick tyres. They arent that quick BTW. The Audi RS6 pace car was catching them up off the line. (does have 4wd and probably a 200bhp advantage though)
Right, now were bringing physics into it.....lovely, that 220 is enough statement is jsut rubbished by your own applause.
RWD does have the ability to transfer 100% of its weight onto the rear axle, squat and its beneficial.
So back to the point, 220 bhp will make the tyres sping, sure, but so will 90bhp with a decent clutch. Shock loading the tyres isnt the best way to go about using power. once your moving you need a serious amount of power to loosen the tyres without any shocks weather torque or rpm based, load shifts or lateral forces comming into play. So, Even if he had 500bhp from a 2ltr turbo your not going to just set the wheels spinning once your moving.
BTCC arent that fast no.......exactly, 300 odd bhp, fwd and (aerodynamics dont come into play when were talking about tracktion) they arent particuarly pant wettignly fast in a striaght line. One benefit of the RS6 would be AWD, large capacity, turbos and erm.....TORQUE.
SEriously, how can you contend that 220bhp is enough........we passed that era a long time ago!
