If AWD is quicker than RWD in a drag race, then why do most drag-built cars like mustangs have RWD
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Four reasons:
1.Tires- Drag prepped cars can use super grippy super wide drag tires, which means that compared to even the best road tires, traction is greatly increased
2. Weight transfer- As a side effect to those tires, a lot of weight is being brought up in the front, resulting in lower traction from the front end, reducing the effectiveness of any power being sent there.
3. Weight- AWD systems are heavy, and in a drag car where lightness is important, an extra few hundred pounds makes a big difference.
4. Surface prep- Drag strips are often prepared with a surface that’s physically sticky to gain traction.
All of this means that on a drag strip where a car can be designed with the most traction in mind, rear drive is better. But on a road, where traction is limited, AWD helps to create more grip to accelerate a car.
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