07-26-2011, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie1600
my car hit the scale with a full tank stock at 3349lbs. 100lbs was a rough figure, you are right it is closer to 75, but definitely over 50
19 rims and tires prbably add around 20lbs
brakes and rotors are prbably around 25 heavier
lsd and its axles are probably around 10lbs
srm/bodykit at 10lbs
my prius is 350lbs lighter than the z, it doesnt handle nearly as well. its just a number at the end of the day. its great to be light and small, but you can overcome it with technologies or better parts. my c6 was slightly lighter than my 370, the 370 feels way more nimble.
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Yes, but if you've got two cars with the same tech, the lighter one accelerates, corners, and brakes with less effort. Basic laws of momentum apply.
Of course hybrid tech will add weight if all you do is add batteries to a 370. But perhaps there are other answers, or perhaps lighter batteries come along later.
Whatever the case may be, I will always like Z's, no matter how the power is delivered, but I hope they can remain relatively nimble, whether that's achieved by weight savings or tech.
But I'll never be in favor of bulking up vehicles. It's not a panacea.
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