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Old 08-08-2012, 08:00 AM   #12
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I know it's completely anecdotal, but I've seen more Corvettes and Vipers off into the weeds at the track than any other car. I think these big torqey engines without yaw control can make it very easy to overload the car's traction.

A Boxster with over 400 lb-ft of torque would take either a very patient or very talented driver.

I'd be interested to hear from the guys who track more regularly than I do about this but in my experience, there's a trend.
I have driven ZO6 & Vipers and they do indeed have the torque to break the rear tires loose just about anytime the steering wheel is turned. Of course the front engine placement doesn't help.
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