Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adding power only helps in straight lines, but reducing weight improves speed in all conditions.
- In plain terms
- Weight reduction makes a car faster everywhere, not just on straights.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on reducing weight to improve overall performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you add power vs reduce weight?
- What gives the best return on investment?
Another view
Power is still essential for acceleration and overtaking.
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