[alfa] Re: FWD

["ronewing" <ronewing@xxxxxxxxxx>]

   One point not to forget about the Mini - they are very light, short, and 
will turn on the proverbial dime.  While faster in a straight line, a heavy 
Jag is no match for a well-prepped Mini on a tight course.  Not really an 
issue of FWD vs RWD, but weight.   Fastest Minis yearly (Joe Huffaker, I 
believe) at the runoffs are now front mid-engined, tube framed cars.  RWD is 
a definite advantage near the limit, and thus at the track.  Colin Chapman 
of Lotus fame said it best: (paraphrasing  ) to increaese speed,  add 
lightness.  His small mid engine Lotus 23 powered by a 1.6 L4, IIRC, could 
stay with and sometimes beat much faster Can Am and LeMans cars on a tight 
course.  Good topics lately guys, even if not all strictly Alfa- related. 
So much knowledge on this list!  Cheers, Ron. 
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