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Originally Posted by Johnp
"Of course," notes Sasaki-san, "rear-engined, rear-driven cars - and even mid-ship designs - are OK. But if you want to make an enjoyable sports car, it should be front-engined, rear-drive.
Could anyone please elaborate on what he means by this?
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It's because of the weight distribution. Mid-engine or rear engine cars typically have more weight in the rear. FR cars are typically heavier up front, which helps as far as getting the tail loose. The FR-S for example doesn't have a 50-50 distribution because they wanted to have the tail break/rotate easier. Personally I think FR is easier to control when the tail comes out than MR or RR too.