"By having more weight, the center of gravity goes up, " making the boat less stable, said Lt.

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For, even if as has been promised no Soviet personnel are present at the Australian launch site itself, successful integration of payloads and boosters requires an intimate understanding of the characteristics of the device to be orbited (for example, in addition to its weight and dimensions, its power requirements, center of gravity, stress tolerances, etc.).

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Handling is impressive for a vehicle that weighs in a bit over 4600lbs -- thanks in great part to the low center of gravity, near 50-50 weight distribution and active air suspension.

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The lithium-ion batteries are liquid cooled and packaged in a 4-inch thick slab that covers the entire floor pan of the car for a low center of gravity and a near 50-50 weight distribution.

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All told, the newest from Ferrari has an incredibly low center of gravity and an extra 160-plus horsepower for a weight gain of just over 130 pounds.

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