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Originally Posted by Christ
Is this a question?
As statement, I don't see enough supporting details in all of the internets to give it alot of merit.
As question, my answer would be "no"... F/F arrangements aren't any more stable in x-winds than any other arrangement would be, EXCEPT with minor consideration to weight distribution in some platforms.
Point is, a barn isn't slicing through trhe air, regardless of which of the cows' feet are pushing it...
M/R platforms are typically better balanced, however, and can handle curbed and odd retain better than other platforms, because the single largest weight (potential operator not included in assessment) is placed laterally, and low within the cage, close to center.
That's my take, anyway.
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It was kind of.
From what I have read over the years a forward weight bias tends to be more stable and forgiving in a straight line but more resistance to changes in direction. It does tend to lead to more understeer which is dialed into most road cars (including this one from the tests that are on the web) as it is seen as being more safe for the average driver. Plus using this layout would mean being able to share parts with other F/F cars.
But then again costs don't seem to be an issue here really do they ?
EDIT - I think a discussion of FWD vs RWD, front vs rear engines and of course AWD would be a waste here, both have advantages and disadvantages depending on the design of the vehicle in question.