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Both are great platforms. But I think it's easy to overstate to real-world impact of engine placement. I've tracked loads of different cars, and also frequently taught the mid-engine vs rear-engine driving experience at the Los Angeles Porsche Experience Center. The fun thing about the PEC deal is that you're spinning both cars, frequently, one after the other. So it's easy to get a feel for the difference in the way they slide, drift, and spin.
It's a great way to learn. But there are bigger factors than engine placement between the 911 and 718 when it comes to lap times. And if I had to guess, I'd say there are more significant differences between the 914-6 and the 911 than engine location.
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