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Originally Posted by aliphian
Since the size is pretty close to the S2000 can we do some more speculating on weight? The S2000 comes in at about 1300kg (2866lbs). I want to compare the supposed weight of the engines. I can't find anything definite on the web but I found one source saying that the F22C weighs 326lbs. Does anybody have an idea of what a 2.0 boxer weighs?
I also found that the Nissan S13 coupe weighs 2700lbs while the convertible weighs 2800lbs. The convertibles were only offered in automatic so I wonder how much the auto trans weighs compared to the manual...
The more I think about it, the less likely it seems that this car will come in under 1300kg.  |
The 7th generation Celica curb weight is 2,425 lb and it is a 4 seater.
Assuming the engine bits aren't too much heavier, toss in a rear diff and I don't see why all of that would amass to more than 400 extra pounds.
I like using the Celica for comparison because it's lightweight and shares similar dimensions.
FT-86
Length: 4,235 mm
Celica: 4331 mm
Width: 1,795 mm
Celica: 1735 mm
Height: 1,270 mm
Celica: 1306 mm
According to Subaru, the boxer engine has potential to be lighter (at least in the below comparison to a V engine)
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Originally Posted by http://www.subaru.com/engineering/boxer-engine/how-different.html
...What's more, the extra vibration can require extra parts to stabilize the engine, which add weight and bulk.
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