I knew some of you would get a kick out of this...

[ScottyB]

Aero, suspension design, power, and chassis rigidity I really dont see how a fwd platform is inherently better, but Id be interested in what you have to say about that.

those aren't factors that are inherently superior to a different chassis, i think what G meant is that the tweaking of those factors can allow FWD to be competitive against RWD in a racing event where there are limitations to the extent of the modifications to a car.

if anything, i feel that overall the suspension design for most fwd cars is not better in any way than RWD or AWD (not taking into account that FWD is the chosen layout for cars that are designed for cheap, everyday commuting). for packaging reasons the suspension is usually macphersons/beam axle, which is by no means ideal. however this is a generalization so it doesnt take into account manufacturers like Honda, who have (for the most part) excellent suspension designs in their FWD cars.