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stephen wilson · 04-19-2013, 09:55 AM

I think the point is lap times alone are not a true measure of "handling". Fast lap times can result from horsepower, cornering grip, or a combination. You're comparing a #3650 medium wheelbase vehicle to a #2950 short wheelbase one, guess which is going to slalom better?

I case you're wondering, I love muscle cars, I own a '65 Mustang, but not for their nimble maneuvering!

On the flip side, the Boxster could be called a bloated pig compared to an Elise!

04-19-2013, 09:55 AM	#122
stephen wilson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern New jersey Posts: 1,054	I think the point is lap times alone are not a true measure of "handling". Fast lap times can result from horsepower, cornering grip, or a combination. You're comparing a #3650 medium wheelbase vehicle to a #2950 short wheelbase one, guess which is going to slalom better? I case you're wondering, I love muscle cars, I own a '65 Mustang, but not for their nimble maneuvering! On the flip side, the Boxster could be called a bloated pig compared to an Elise! Last edited by stephen wilson; 04-19-2013 at 06:48 PM.