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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar
I would suspect close to 200lbs is about right. The Veloster has a semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension which is lighter than a fully independent suspension but heavier than a live axle. For example, the Mustang's live axle weighs around 125lbs, the independent subframe that was used in the 99-04 Cobra was closer to 250lbs. If I roughly guesstimate the weights, <125lbs for the fully independent rear suspension, +25lbs for the driveshaft and associated joints, the 2.0liter boxer is probably at least +60lbs heavier than the 1.6 liter in the Veloster based on comparisons with similar sized engines(Honda L15 at approx 180lbs) vs the K20/F20(240lbs). Than 200lbs sounds at least close. I don't know for certain since the 86 is a mite smaller than the Veloster.
So now you know why I think 2800lbs sounds about right. Obviously my numbers are not 100% accurate as they are based on second hand info but I'm not the one selling the car. The last generation Silvia was 2800lbs or so but it was an iron-block, pre-2012 safety regs in addition to being sold outside the US, and turbocharged. The RX-8 was 2900lbs in 04 and is closer to 3100lbs now but it's a full 4 seater and larger than the 86.
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Ugh. But even with us knowing that the 86 is going to be a car smaller than most, the forecast doesn't look very bright (especially with increasing restrictions on safety equipment). I was hoping for the car to be around 2.5K lbs. I know nothing is certain yet until specs are released, but deep down I feel like it's just wishful thinking. One can still hope though, right?