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Originally Posted by Gadflyii
If you were take the FRS/BRZ, exactly how it is now but put the turbo charged version of the same engine making 280hp and a flat 250 ft/lbs torque curve in the car you *might* increase the curb weight by what 50lbs? Are you really going to sacrifice balance and handling just because it has more power? No.. you're not. Sure you will need some suspension tuning, increased mechanical grip, and better brakes, but nothing outrageous.
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50 pounds if it's done by a private shop that doesn't design and test it to meet all worldwide emissions standards and to last 100,000+ miles of driving in numerous weather, conditions, and environments.
In reality, a turbocharger means more cooling (larger radiator, piping, oil cooler(s)), larger wheels and tires, transmission upgrades (synchros, input/output shafts, driveshaft), various suspension upgrades, many of which involve greater weight like half-shafts, calipers, rotors, larger master cylinder.
Then you have to meet low-speed impact requirements which may require additional reinforcement in the front to protect the additional hardware.
So now you have a 3200 pound car with 280 horsepower that is essentially another direct competitor to the 370Z in both price and size.