Why do the new X2014 cars have so little power?

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The standard car has just 839BHP and the fan car has 1253BHP. Not exactly low, but the X2011 has 1634BHP. I was expecting the X2014 to be quicker than the X2011, but apparently it isn't. Does anyone know why this is?
 
But the X2014 is faster around Track ;) (acording to the "info" you got to read)

Plus like Outeke said: It was made easier to drive.
 
Except I can achieve better lap times in my X2011 than in an X2014. If you want less power, why not just use a power limiter?

Many people won't do that unless they have to (PP limitation), and therefore never know what the best balance is. Ego tells them the best balance is either braking, or less throttle, not less power.
 
Or you could just stop moaning and use your X2011 - there, problem solved.

The 2011 isn't the 2014.
Many people won't do that unless they have to (PP limitation), and therefore never know what the best balance is. Ego tells them the best balance is either braking, or less throttle, not less power.
That's not much of a reason to force the power to be lower. If power is to be lowered, it should be by limiter. There is no ideal balance anyway, and a good driver could technically use only as much power as is needed at any given time.
 
There is no ideal balance anyway, and a good driver could technically use only as much power as is needed at any given time.

Um, no. Forgive me, but have you ever driven a race car in real life? Not that GT6 is anything like real life, but every chassis has its limitation. Do a little research on Ayrton Senna and the development of the NSX. The original HP was higher (same with the S2000 for that matter, and a 10,000 rpm redline), but it was lowered. Now, why would they do that? It's not about the power, or the handling, it's about the balance between the two.
 
Um, no. Forgive me, but have you ever driven a race car in real life?
Yes.

Not that GT6 is anything like real life, but every chassis has its limitation.
Which, unless you're literally stressing the chassis past its material limits will vary.

Do a little research on Ayrton Senna and the development of the NSX. The original HP was higher (same with the S2000 for that matter, and a 10,000 rpm redline), but it was lowered. Now, why would they do that?
Cost, reliability, ease of use, there are many possible reasons.
It's not about the power, or the handling, it's about the balance between the two.
The car with more power can do exactly what the car with less power can do, but can also go faster. The driver does not and often will not use 100% power all the time. The driver doesn't even need to be involved when computers are involved (as in the Ultimate Aero which limits power in the first few gears).
 
With fin going down the back, a nearly twice as wide wing and improved fan/fan skirt amongst other improvements the 2014 handles a LOT better!!! I'll take that over a little loss of power any day!!! Example is I prefer 787B Stealth over the Minolta even though it has 30++ less PP...
 
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