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Originally Posted by MAP
Hi Mark,
I came across this thread yesterday and haven't had the time to digest it all just yet (!) but some simple math tells me that a rear-engine design with something like a 40/60% F/R weight distribution might do wonders for forward acceleration. I know this is a huge transformation, but at the rate you're going, I might imagine you're not many iterations away from something even this bold. Assuming mu(s) is 1.4 from the braking data, then your attainment of 0.85(ish) g's long. accel. is right at the theoretical limit given your weight distribution and ignoring transient effects from anti-squat (I'm assuming WB is 108" and the COM height is 21".) Go 40/60%, and you could attain 1.15g's.
Best,
MAP
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If you want 63% rear weight bias he could just buy my Lotus 2 11..... Just be real mindful that the weight wants to lead the car... i.e., don't do a big throttle lift IN a corner... LOL
Everything has a trade off.