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<blockquote data-quote="E46Fanatic" data-source="post: 101264" data-attributes="member: 81"><p>I think those who think that 50/50 weight distribution does no good thing except for marketing purposes, is really from the layman speaking and not the other way around. </p><p></p><p>Its documented as one of the ideals in automotive or chassis engineering principles and supports the laws of physics. You can go to the bookstore and buy books on this (e.g. <a href="http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chenchdebutu.html)" target="_blank">http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chenchdebutu.html)</a> or google university course material on Automotive engineering material to see how weight distribution impacts vehicle dynamics. </p><p></p><p>Even looking at Porsche's history, their engineers have strived to achieve a more balanced weight distribution for their cars. There is also a HUGE difference in vehicle dynamics of a front heavy car vs. a rear heavy car, which is why its ignorant to say that since the 911 does not have 50/50 weight distribution and is fast and handles well, my nose heavy car has similar vehicle dynamics.</p><p></p><p>For BMW's case, there has been so many design compromises to achive this engineering ideal.. such as:</p><p></p><p>1) Narrow wheel well fo front driver and passenger</p><p>2) Battery in the trunk with lead power cables running across the chassis to the engine compartment</p><p>3) Full sized spare in most cases</p><p>4) Use of expensive exotic metals in suspension and front chassis with special welding techniques employed</p><p>5) Engine pushed as far back to the cabin as possible reducing space in the cabin</p><p>6) etc..</p><p></p><p>Hardly good compromises from a Joe blow consumer who does not appreciate the engineering principles behind the design. Personally, I have know a few people who decided NOT to buy the BMW mainly to things like narrow wheel well and small cabin space, and opted for more "spacious" alternative FWD type cars instead. Nothing wrong with that, just different preferences. Not everyone will know how to appreciate such design principles and compromises, and BMW's target market is for those who do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="E46Fanatic, post: 101264, member: 81"] I think those who think that 50/50 weight distribution does no good thing except for marketing purposes, is really from the layman speaking and not the other way around. Its documented as one of the ideals in automotive or chassis engineering principles and supports the laws of physics. You can go to the bookstore and buy books on this (e.g. [url=http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chenchdebutu.html)]http://www.themotorbookstore.com/chenchdebutu.html)[/url] or google university course material on Automotive engineering material to see how weight distribution impacts vehicle dynamics. Even looking at Porsche's history, their engineers have strived to achieve a more balanced weight distribution for their cars. There is also a HUGE difference in vehicle dynamics of a front heavy car vs. a rear heavy car, which is why its ignorant to say that since the 911 does not have 50/50 weight distribution and is fast and handles well, my nose heavy car has similar vehicle dynamics. For BMW's case, there has been so many design compromises to achive this engineering ideal.. such as: 1) Narrow wheel well fo front driver and passenger 2) Battery in the trunk with lead power cables running across the chassis to the engine compartment 3) Full sized spare in most cases 4) Use of expensive exotic metals in suspension and front chassis with special welding techniques employed 5) Engine pushed as far back to the cabin as possible reducing space in the cabin 6) etc.. Hardly good compromises from a Joe blow consumer who does not appreciate the engineering principles behind the design. Personally, I have know a few people who decided NOT to buy the BMW mainly to things like narrow wheel well and small cabin space, and opted for more "spacious" alternative FWD type cars instead. Nothing wrong with that, just different preferences. Not everyone will know how to appreciate such design principles and compromises, and BMW's target market is for those who do. [/QUOTE]
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