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Originally Posted by drob23
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Everything below is from here.
Simplistic calculation
328i (NA spec AT) curb weight 3461lb with 50/50 implies F1730.5/R1730.5
335ix (NA spec AT) curb weight 3710lb - assume worst case 249lb front implies weight F1979.5/R1730.5 gives 53.36/46.64 split. Generally, a car with 55/45 is labeled as a "pig" in the weight balance department.
The moment of inertia used to generate the yaw dynamics is most important for cornering, so the fact that all that weight is so far forward will definitely negatively affect handling (since I = MR^2). |
BMW USA lists it for the 2013 335i xdrive:
WeightUnladen 3695(3710)
lbWeight distribution, front/rear – Manual Transmission52.2/47.8 %
Weight distribution, front/rear -– Automatic Transmission52.6/47.4 %
I don't pull enough g through turns at stop lights to care about this and I sure as hell can't afford to race my 335 against your S4 at the track. Also, I am not doing any calculations, but I would guess that your tire setup can make up for a lot.
On another note... Is service still included for Audis? It was when I had my S4, but I thought I heard they were discontinuing that.