CGX car nut:

I know that there are other solutions available but VAG collectively has made a decision to go this route.  Fuel economy is one significant factor affecting that decision and standardization across platforms is probably another.

I would think cost (which is related to standardization across platforms) is a far more significant varriable than the fuel economy benefit over a solution like Mclaren's.

It is Porshce's own chosen solution for all of its factory race cars (where cost and standardization are not as relevant).  Fuel economy is more important in racing that those other variables.


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73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550