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Originally Posted by sugarwood

The discussion has really focused on engine placement.
Is rear engine really the main reason 911's have such tight steering?

Are there any front engine performance cars which also claim to have super responsive steering?
I was hoping to learn a little more about rack/pinion vs. recirc. ball.

I do think the biggest factor is the lack of mass over the front wheels. Mass has momentum and changing the momentum takes force. The tires have to apply that force, and they can only apply so much force before they start sliding.

Mid-rear and rear engined cars will, if similarly setup should both steer more lively than a front or mid-front engined car.