C5/C6 wheelbase: Reason?
08-17-2009, 05:39 PM
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C5/C6 wheelbase: Reason?
Just curious if there's a performance/handling reason for the "long" C5/C6 wheelbase (relative to a C3/C4), or is it merely a necessity to package the rear transaxle.
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08-17-2009, 06:09 PM
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A wider track should reduce weight transfer in a corner, allowing the car to use more of the grip in the tires. Also, it seems like a longer wheel base makes a car more stable at the limit of grip.
