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Old 09-11-2010, 05:44 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by G37Sam View Post
Don't forget the Cayman/Carrera are mid/rear engines, these usually experience less drivetrain losses than a front engine RWD
Mid/rear engine cars tend to launch really well also. Great 60ft times.

Thats why you see STI's pulling 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and as fast as 12.9 stock, they have major drivetrain loss due to AWD, IRC they make only about 240whp, but make up for it in wicked off the line traction.
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