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Old 01-23-2003, 02:22 PM   #60
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I have nothing against AWD. Quite the opposite, im a big fan. Hell, my favourite car is a Lancia Integrale Evolution!!!

But, my good man, more grip does not mean better handling. Sometimes a little slip is what is needed. A 911 Carrera 4 has more grip than a 911 GT3. Which one handles better? The GT3, infinitely. Don't get me wrong the Carrera 4 is a blinding car, its AWD traction is fantastic, but in terms of pure handling it's not at the level of the GT3.

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compare a 3 series, not an m, with the quattro tt, and i'm pretty sure the handling will be at least the same if not better...
Im not sure if youre saying the 3 has better handling or the TT. In either case, M or not, 3-series handles better than a TT. That's the way it is. The TT does have more grip though. But as we said, this doesnt equal better handling.

Deakins could not be more correct. The RS6 has more grip (and speed) than an M5. Does it handle as well? Not a chance in hell. Ditto S4 Vs M3.
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