> If each motor is, say, 80 pounds or heavier, then this configuration would likely increase the unsprung mass. Apparently, the motor on the Tesla Model S is 7

> If each motor is, say, 80 pounds or heavier, then this configuration would likely increase the unsprung mass. Apparently, the motor on the Tesla Model S is 70 lbs ( https://chargedevs.com/newswire/elon-musk-cooling-not-power-to-weight-ratio-is-the-challenge-with-ac-induction-motors/ https://chargedevs.com/newswire/elon-musk-cooling-not-power-... ). With individualized motors, each would likely be less than this. Combined with the battery weight attached to the car's chassis, I would expect this to result in a lower ratio of unsprung mass to sprung, and thus better handling than typical on a non-battery car.