I thought FWD cars offered more inside room too.
Example, the civics with that flat bottom rear seats.
FWD cars can be fun though, Integra Type R, GSR, Civic Si, etc. they are all fun cars to drive. Also can be made to be very competitive on the track.

[QUOTE=Slithr,Apr 14 2005, 09:43 AM] Bad weather driving and packaging are the two biggest reasons I can think of.

[QUOTE=JonBoy,Apr 14 2005, 07:11 PM]That's a pretty broad statement.

"Unsafe at Any Speed"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...=books&n=507846

You suck nader!! :p

Yes and No

If you're generating 400hp you're burning more fuel than a 240hp engine.

It's cut and dry. But if you're turning 1500 rpm in 6th gear on the highway you're not producing 400hp. So you're getting good gas mileage.

Take a Z06 to the track, I suspect you'll get worse gas mileage than a S2000 both being driven at the limit.

I think I got about 11 mpg at my last track day, could a Z06 do a lot worse?

S2K runs really rich in its powerband to protect the engine===>poor fuel economy

And don't forget.......front wheel drive is harder on tires so more tires sold, harder on front brakes so more brake maintenance and parts sold, involves more moving parts in the half shafts and boots so more maintenance and service involved etc etc.
The auto manufacturers (I believe) also were very much aware of the increased profits for their parts and service departments when they made the switch to fwd.
Also fwd vehicles involved in accidents, especially involving the front half of the vehicle, are much more likely to be written off due to the increased cost of repair. So a few more cars sold too and....... a major reason why automobile insurance rates have skyrocketed.

[QUOTE=JonBoy,Apr 14 2005, 11:11 AM]RWD is trickier in the snow, but to a good driver, it is (in my opinion) superior.

The Z06 will be a LOT faster too, so even if it's getting worse mileage, the Z06 driver will have time to run down to the gas station and fill out and get back to the track and STILL be ahead of the S2000 driver. :p

Having a high hp, long-geared V8 car is the best of both worlds. Good fuel economy at highway cruising speeds (even in excess of 100mph) and killer power when you want it.