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GTO · 4th June 2004, 18:52

Beside a revv-happy engine, one of the most deciding factors for an enthusiast is the way a car handles.

This is a list that I had compiled a while back....of what constitutes a great handling car.

1. Weight
2. Lower Center of gravity
3. 50:50 weight distribution
4. Taut and Rigid Chassis
5. Aerodynamics
6. Tyres
7. Brakes
8. Tight Suspension (Multi-Link, Active, Double wishbone...)
9. Traction Control + Electronics
10. ABS (e.g. how a car behaves in a corner while hard braking)
11. Gearing (the ability to stay in the same gear while taking a corner)
12. Rear-Wheel/AWD
13. Quick + Responsive Power Steering
14. Minimum Body cuts (coupes)
15. No Convertibles
16. Alloy Wheels / Unsprung weight
17. External conditions
18. Differentials (Limited Slip...)
19. Dimensions (Track, wheel base...)
20. Most Imp - The Driver!!!

GTO

4th June 2004, 18:52	#6 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,837	Beside a revv-happy engine, one of the most deciding factors for an enthusiast is the way a car handles. This is a list that I had compiled a while back....of what constitutes a great handling car. 1. Weight 2. Lower Center of gravity 3. 50:50 weight distribution 4. Taut and Rigid Chassis 5. Aerodynamics 6. Tyres 7. Brakes 8. Tight Suspension (Multi-Link, Active, Double wishbone...) 9. Traction Control + Electronics 10. ABS (e.g. how a car behaves in a corner while hard braking) 11. Gearing (the ability to stay in the same gear while taking a corner) 12. Rear-Wheel/AWD 13. Quick + Responsive Power Steering 14. Minimum Body cuts (coupes) 15. No Convertibles 16. Alloy Wheels / Unsprung weight 17. External conditions 18. Differentials (Limited Slip...) 19. Dimensions (Track, wheel base...) 20. Most Imp - The Driver!!! GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.