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      10-05-2012, 07:01 PM   #175
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Originally Posted by CanAutM3 View Post
Polar moment is not related to axle weight distribution. Polar momemt depends on how far away the weight is distributed from the center of gravity. For instance a car that has a 50/50 weight distribution but with engine hanging over the front axle and a rear mounted transmission would have a high polar moment (think Corvette, Porsche 944/968/928). A car with a central/rear mounted engine will have a rear weight bias but a low polar moment (think Lotus Elise, Ferrari 458).

The 911 has rear weight bias AND high polar moment. It's a wonder of engineering that Porsche is able to make it handle so well .
Ahhh...true...
"Polar moment is not related to axle weight distribution. Polar momemt depends on how far away the weight is distributed from the center of gravity."
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