Surprising differences in Motor Trend testing: GR86 vs. BRZ

[Pete]

I don't know, I don't see how that layout difference alone would affect the maximum lateral G by so much. Maybe one could transition slightly better than the other (I doubt it, no reviewers said it, but maybe) but even if that were true by the middle of the 180 degree curve it would just be tires and grip.

The MT numbers were in separate articles dated more than a week apart, it's pretty obvious they tested the cars on different days. Temperature and humidity and possibly driver differences exist.

The C&D numbers are in the same article in a chart meant to be directly compared. They even have pictures of both cars on the road right next to each other. I trust that more.