Due to the location of the batteries behind the rear seats, the LC 500h actually has
a slightly better weight distribution than the LC 500 V8 - 51:49 front to rear, compared to 52:48.
Not exact matches
Things stay close on the scale as
well, with the Model 3 Long Range weighing in at 3,814 pounds while the smaller battery reduces
weight by nearly 300 pounds to 3,549;
slightly more than half of that bulk sits in the rear half of the car, with
distribution checking in at 47/53 percent f / r for regular Model 3s and 48/52 for Long Range ones.
Encouraged by a
slightly nose - heavy
weight distribution, not - so -
well - educated electronics, and a playful variable - rate diff lock, this BMW is notorious for its loose rear end even when fitted with optional nineteen - inch wheels and tires.
That's actually a
slightly lighter
weight and
better distribution than the GTP, but the TL's front wheels consistently meandered in steady - speed driving and hopped
slightly with the accelerator floored.
The other racing concession comes from the fact that VW Motorsport has placed the engine
slightly lower than the standard car and moved a few auxiliary engine bay items like the battery and the windscreen washer fluid container at the back for
better weight distribution.
The handset is
slightly thicker than the iPhone 6 Plus, but it's shorter and narrower, featuring a much
better weight distribution.