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Originally Posted by solstice
I disagree, the higher corner exit speed enabled by the AWD’s traction advantage (earlier on the throttle with more power) should more than make up for the extra weight. If not I doubt BMW would bother with offering AWD. I think the main reason it is offered is increased track performance, that the competition model seem to be exclusively AWD also point in this direction but we’ll see when the numbers are out and these cars are put to test by magazines how it plays out.
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AWD traction advantage is only during low speed while on power...high speed traction is determined by aero
My view is that the 30hp difference cannot overcome the heavier weight on track, especially in a competition environment where one has to maintain performance lap after lap. There is a reason why Porsche uses RWD on the GT2RS.