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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k
And no, just NO. More weight is always bad. Maybe more weight, distributed considerably better, than a slightly lighter car is better, but overall more weight is never a desired trait for a sports car. It is the enemy of everything related to stopping, turning and accelerating.
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To add a few more things about weight and performance...
Is AWD worth the weight in performance? Maybe it could be.
Is a dual clutch transmission worth the weight over a single clutch? Maybe.
Are larger brakes better? Maybe, depends.
Is a stiffer chassis or suspension better? Depends.
Is magnetic suspension better? Maybe.
Is ABS n other traction tech worth the weight? Maybe.
Will weight in general help with traction when aero is lacking? Maybe.
Adding weight can very well lead to better stopping, turning and accelerating. The fact that the GTR did the Nurburgring faster than cars with more power that are lighter is a testament to that fact.