Motor Trend 2016 Hyperblue long term test
 

interesting fact:
2016 gained 9 lb from 2013
2016 test 0-60 mph for 6.8s and 2013 6.4s

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...A9C849BD53C554

Some of that 9 pounds is the under-body panels, which are now standard.

Was hoping for more info...but interesting on the weight gain. I wonder if the .4 seconds was due to conditions at the time of testing, or a difference in skills of the testers.

and the back up camera assembly.

9 lbs really isn't that much..... Don't eat a cheeseburger on track day.

2013 models just went up in value

HyperBlue value just went down.

I really want to see the kind of burgers you eat

http://image.al.com/home/bama-media/...3fdf6fc52d.JPG

I'm glad I went with the '13 lightweight model, instead of holding out for a '16.

Haha the 2013 lightweight model is the FR-S. 9lbs is nothing. The 0-60 time is probably within noise too.

I'm staring at my panels right now, maybe...I shouldn't install them.

Also, 9lbs, that's like 2 rear seats, and empty out the glove box.

Never mind the fact that we add over nine pounds in aftermarket goodies to the car...

Honestly 9 pounds doesn't mean much. 900 pounds...then you're talking some serious bloat.

Love all the haters in the comments section of that site...jeeze people on the internet are bitter :bellyroll:

Honestly don't mind about the value of my HyperBlue that much as I'm planning to keep it for a good while and sentimental value is really good for me :)

I feel unreasonably annoyed that they went for a Hyperblue that could be sitting in someone's garage instead of racking up miles for a pointless long term review, given that they already have a long term BRZ. Why not red or something not limited?

I'm not saying it's a fucking unicorn or something, but their whole goal is to run the thing all over the place day in and day out.

These cars were made to be driven, not to sit in someone's garage all day.

Not interested, did not came with F/I

And I daily drive mine. You're misinterpreting my point, which is that a company car isn't appreciated like your own.

The 2017 is probably going to make me hate my 15 if they up the torque and whp.

Yes, but you're having a nice piece of cake now.

hyperblue weighs more :bonk:

a 2016 model weights more could be caused by:
-added under panels
-added knee pads
-on board computer - star links