2007-03-05 04:20:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
The bottom end of the powertrain is stronger. RWD allows for larger parts in the tranny and drive axles.
2007-03-05 04:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because high powered cars are usually performance cars or sports cars. Sports cars are faster and much quicker around the track with rear wheel drive. You also need rear wheel drive to drift or slide.
2007-03-07 00:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by C7S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most high powered cars are rear wheel drive or increasingly, all wheel drive because it provides much greater performance and durability. Front drive causes torque steer and other handling issues in high HP/torque applications. Also in high performance applications the CV joints, axles, and transmission / clutch parts fail at a much higher rate making front drive performance vehicles impractical.
2007-03-05 14:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally accepted that around 250bhp is the most you can put through a front wheel drive system,without causing torque steer and lack of tyre adhesion.Most very high powered cars are 4 wheel drive.The Bugatti veryon is 4 wheel drive.
2007-03-05 15:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Center of gravity upon acceleration move backwards. This shift from the middle to back, also shifts the amount of weight pushing down on the tires. The more weight shoved back, the less weight available to push down on the front.
Best illustration...
http://www.formulaindyracing.com/four_link.htm
Scroll near bottom
2007-03-05 12:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to guess that it's because it's more efficient to PUSH heavy weight than to PULL it (front wheel drive).
2007-03-05 12:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋