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not sure about the ideal weight distribution but the 911 is famous for its great handling.

as far as what you are describing, its one of the handling traits of the 911 i was worried about - and the rear engine therefore light front end. i have experienced cr*p braking in the wet with other rear engine cars.....

but i have to say the porsche brakes very well in the wet.

i had the chance to push mine on the track and discovered it has near neutral corning. both ends seem to start sliding (i wouldn't call it drifting!) together, and it was all very predictable - no nasty surprises.

overtsteer/understeer characteristics come from loads of variants, from tyre/pressures, to alignment specs, spring rates etc. oversteer being preferable for FUN,fast driving. you can't corner quickly with understeer!

one of the other guys at the track did experience the famous end swapping, but many cars (including front engine) will throw the arse round.