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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie
Side impact reinforcement, crash beams, front, side curtain, side impact airbags, and sound deadening.
The C6 weighs 3100-3300 lbs. Certainly doesn't drive like it's "too heavy."
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heavy is relative
i have driven shotgun in a C6 at mosport international raceway and yes.. the car is freakishly fast, there is no denying.
i have also had the privilege of driving a Lotus Elise around the track (and spinning out twice!).
if you ever get a chance to drive something like an Elise then even miatas will feel like pigs to you. It's hard to explain.
With light weight comes the need for bigger balls going into corners at a faster speed. Heavier cars with gobs of power can mask a persons fear of going into a corner 100%. They will brake a little longer, coast a little more, and when they step on the gas there is little chance of them losing it because the car already slowed down to a safe level.
but since you got like 400 HP pushing you then that difference in time will be eliminated rather quickly
a lighter car needs to keep momentum, and momentum is scary, esp if weight goes down and tire grip goes up.