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Originally Posted by Elk

The subtitle to the article is accurate, "Fast Runner With Slightly Clumsy Footwork." Perhaps this will put to rest the claims xDrive improves handling.

Note the test car included the M Performance Power kit.

I have difficulty imagining the car has traction issues upon launching where launch control would make a difference. The article does not suggest traction is an issue.

How would 19 inch wheels improve traction? Drag cars do not run large wheels (traction is generally increased with smaller wheels and the resultant increased sidewall flex). Larger wheels additionally decrease handling (greater unsprung weight, less optimal footprint.)

I think Lago implied the test car would be better with a staggered set up. Until a test is done we will never know.

No one said xdrive improves handling, however it improves traction which helps in clawing out of corners, as evidenced by the figure 8 times. This has been a consistent observation they have made when comparing awd and rwd, ATS and IS350