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theDreamer 11-20-2011 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1416144)
:bowrofl:

I think people get overly concerned with the weight of these cars. Yeah, it's not as light as a 240Z, but it's not as heavy as a GT-R either. And look at how those things perform!
Yep and like power it is all in the balance.

m4a1mustang 11-20-2011 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1416147)
Yep and like power it is all in the balance.
:iagree:

b1adesofcha0s 11-20-2011 02:11 PM
A lighter weight GT-R would be pretty amazing. Same with the Z, if they are done right.

Red__Zed 11-20-2011 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkZide (Post 1416097)
how is 3575 lbs "the same" as 3230 lbs??

The Z is actually very lightweight compared to current generation sports cars in its price range. and how many times does a new model get lighter than the previous? (as in the Z34 is lighter than the z33)

most car's listed weights are pretty far off....see below


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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 1416128)
On a serious note, my car on a scale with me in it and everything (down to the sheet metal) out of the rear weighed in at 3512 or something like that.

DarkZide 11-20-2011 02:20 PM
Adding all the bose junk, navigation, power seat motors, etc is gonna drive it up. But the curb weights given by manufactuers are accurate enough for comparisons between models.

3512-3230 = 282 of which the poster probably weights at least 175.

frost 11-20-2011 02:21 PM
Mail your congressman and tell him to stop supporting car safety laws.

Trips 11-20-2011 02:23 PM
Z32 TT 3,500 pounds

KillerBee370 11-20-2011 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkZide (Post 1416178)
Adding all the bose junk, navigation, power seat motors, etc is gonna drive it up. But the curb weights given by manufactuers are accurate enough for comparisons between models.

3512-3230 = 282 of which the poster probably weights at least 175.
I weigh in at 220. So that leaves 62 lbs of stuff that came out of the car's rear. I can't see the spare, bose sub, jack equipment etc. weighing that much but who knows... maybe?

Red__Zed 11-20-2011 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkZide (Post 1416178)
Adding all the bose junk, navigation, power seat motors, etc is gonna drive it up. But the curb weights given by manufactuers are accurate enough for comparisons between models.

3512-3230 = 282 of which the poster probably weights at least 175.
08 evo x (gsr, mr will be heavier)

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...2006/IMG-1.jpg

empty trunk, full tank, no rear




z with 3/4 tank (which can't be used, of course)

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1812/cornerweight.png


I'd say this is pretty close, but that is just me.


Of course, the MR will be heavier, but that's a lot closer than most people make it out to be.



Actual weight aside, the Z drives much lighter due to better weight balance and steering feel. Never been a fan of the way the EVO drives at all...

DarkZide 11-20-2011 04:12 PM
Glad there is nothing on those sheets to actually substantiate that.

You can damn well bet if the Evo actually weighed what a 370 does that Mitsubishi wouldn't be reporting it as 300lbs heavier.

m4a1mustang 11-20-2011 04:24 PM
We need to find every car and get to some scales. Apparently there can be a pretty big difference between manufacturer claim for curb weight and actual curb weight. And the difference can go either way.

Red__Zed 11-20-2011 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkZide (Post 1416259)
Glad there is nothing on those sheets to actually substantiate that.

You can damn well bet if the Evo actually weighed what a 370 does that Mitsubishi wouldn't be reporting it as 300lbs heavier.

Sounds like you aren't very familiar with the EVO trim levels. The GSR weighs a lot less than that 3500lb figure you keep tossing out...
Evo X curb weight: 1,420–1,600 kg (3,131–3,527 lb)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Not sure what you mean by there is nothing to substantiate that...those are independently posted weights on cars....

m4a1mustang 11-20-2011 04:30 PM
Too many damn trim levels. I found an MT article with the Evo SE and they had it at 3,563. I'm guessing that's the "nice" Evo, not the totally stripped down evo.

Red__Zed 11-20-2011 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1416273)
Too many damn trim levels. I found an MT article with the Evo SE and they had it at 3,563. I'm guessing that's the "nice" Evo, not the totally stripped down evo.
it's between the mr and the gsr

m4a1mustang 11-20-2011 04:32 PM
:icon14:

So which Evo is the heaviest?


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