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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise
2) The part about having a lower CD than a 458, while true, is a bit misleading. The 458 was designed to produce downforce at speed (140 kg downforce @ 200 kph). I believe the 911 turbo produces downforce as well. In comparison, the BRZ produces slight lift at speed (25 lbs F / 35 lbs R @ 70 mph). Designing downforce usually introduces drag, so the CD numbers for the Ferrari and Porsche are partly a product of design compromises.
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So what you're saying is the lack of power is to discourage driving at speed? Genius engineering!!