12-03-2005, 12:38 AM
take solar powered cars as an example.
they weigh hardly anything, but they can still take turns at phenomenal speeds. their tires are barely an inch wide, though, so the pressure of that contact patch is rather high (but with the benefit of low rolling resistance as well). a powerful contact patch can remain with properly sized tires. downforce, tire compound, suspension....those all make the weight issue way too hard to come to a conclusion on.
they weigh hardly anything, but they can still take turns at phenomenal speeds. their tires are barely an inch wide, though, so the pressure of that contact patch is rather high (but with the benefit of low rolling resistance as well). a powerful contact patch can remain with properly sized tires. downforce, tire compound, suspension....those all make the weight issue way too hard to come to a conclusion on.
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT