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Old 10-30-2019, 09:52 AM   #354
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exactly. And that is why a boxer is harmful. If they can get a lower cg in the Supra, they can also do it in the 86, and with a i4 that actually has some torque and gives them space to have a better front suspension.
Not really my point... If the Supra does actually have a lower cg, which it doesn't, it's due to compromises in the design vs the 86.

The CG in the Supra my be low, but it is overall heavier because the structure is less efficient. This results in a higher roll torque which must be countered by the suspension to maintain responsiveness. Countering this torque requires heavier components and structure which add yet more weight.
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