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Originally Posted by DGthe3
Traction control doesn't make you go faster, it prevents you from going slower. Most of the time, a good driver can post better 0-60's without TC engaged. Every time it engages, it slows the wheels down. And the systems usually are programed such that they'll take away more than what is required to prevent the wheels from spinning because its safer that way.
You can have all the power you want, but if TC is constantly engaging and taking away that power, whats the point in having it in the first place?
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Depends on how sophisticated / well set up the traction control is.
If it doesn't make you go faster, why does F1, Moto GP, WSBK, and most other forms of motorsports use it?
If the traction control is sophisticated enough and has a fast enough processor to keep the tires on the edge of just breaking loose while applying as much forward thrust to the car as possible, the car will be faster, consistently.
Couple that with an 8 speed transmission and low internal gearing and sub 4.0 second 0-60 times are possible.
Witness the 4 door Mercedes AMG with a 255 tire, car and Driver tested it to a 3.9 in 2007 with the 7 speed auto.
the new A8 is a Mercedes design as well.