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Lets talk weight
I think people have been guessing much larger figures than what this car will actually be.
This is the Miata vs MKII ![]() Now the MKII is 166.7 inches, and we know the production BRZ will be 165 inches, so even closer to the Miata. According to wikipedia, the MX-5 weighs 2,410 lbs. Since is it a convertible can we not assume there has been weight added for frame reinforcements? Why can this car not be under 2600lbs? |
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It can but everyone doubts it.
Would be great if it was less then that. |
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When you design a car as a convertible, you don't have to fatten it up with frame reinforcements (from removing a roof).
I'm all for low weight, but if it has to be fat I hope it feels light on its feet. |
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Convertibles DO require frame reinforcements, and typically they weigh 200 lbs more than non-convertibles. Also, isn't this car gonna have seats in the back right? About 100 lbs extra right there. Depending on the type of suspension, it will weigh more. I remember seeing double wishbone. Double wishbone weighs a good bit compared to other suspensions, but improves handling by a lot.
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If I had to really guess, I'd say MAX weight will be 2700 lbs. There is just no reason it should weigh more than that.
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may PLASTIC saturn ion weighs 2700lbs so it needs to be equal or lighter than that for me to buy it.
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Since i've said it already. I'll just link
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![]() The Celica has nothing in common with the FR-S/BRZ. I just know that the 2012 Impreza is 2950lbs and the Coupe is going to be lighter. Dunno what else to say ![]() |
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aside from that i bet toyota sticks some huge wheels on the thing too. its not going to be under 2600lbs and the current miata weighs more than the 24xx mentioned earlier |
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ima take a guess and say this is the 4th? thread about the weight
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