g Masters - Lateral Acceleration Testing

1.30g
Pro Formula Mazda: Without aero or heat in the slicks, this car was not in its element.

1.38g
Williams FW08C: Like the Pro Formula Mazda, the F1 car outgrew the skidpad the second it started.

1.39g
Superkart: Skipped like a rock on water, but still took the highest g

0.96g
Porsche 911 Turbo: One of the world's supercar benchmarks, understeering its way around our skidpad.

0.97g
Noble M12 GTO 3R: Lots of oversteer makes for a busy drive, but it beat the 911 nonetheless.

1.08g
Lotus Exige S: Yokohama racing slicks, Ohlins suspension and Chapman's ideals break the 1g mark with ease.

1.03g
HASport Acura Integra: Consistently smooth throttle application, driver definitely knows how to tackle a skidpad.

1.04g
Works Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Time attack set-up proves its worth.

1.15g
C-West Honda S2000: A hairy drive, and it spun out once on the skidpad. Not our fault, of course.

0.92g
Honda Civic Si: Right in line with what your average street driven front-driver should do.

0.95g
Nissan Skyline GT-R: What happens when big tires and heavy understeer collide.

0.97g
Nissan 240SX: Too stiff and too low, when it wasn't drifting the skidpad.

0.78g
Stock Toyota Yaris: Every bit the understeering little toy you'd expect it to be.

0.92g
Mazda RX-8: Actually faster around the skidpad with the DSC switched on.

1.05g
Yaris w TEIN: Better than stock; still bringing up the rear.Yaris w/TEIN and Hoosiers: Porsche killer? Better believe it.