Closest curb weight according to Axiom Magazine?

[ayau]

Although Toyota and Subaru originally set a goal of 2700 lbs (1225 kg), they managed to shave a little off the top and come up with 2689 lbs (1220 kgs) of machine; 600 lbs (272 kg) lighter than its leading competitor the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

http://www.axiommagazine.jp/2011/12/26/the-subaru-brz/

Which trim do you think this number comes from? FR-S, BRZ, 86, manual, auto, etc.

[2fast4you]

2689 lbs. has been thrown around in a few reviews; I'd wager it's the weight of the any of the AS1 manuals regardless of spec. The big question has been whether that's dry or wet weight.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

2689 lbs. has been thrown around in a few reviews; I'd wager it's the weight of the any of the AS1 manuals regardless of spec. The big question has been whether that's dry or wet weight.

This and whether there is any difference due to JDM vs USDM safety/emission regulations.

[blur]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

2689 lbs. has been thrown around in a few reviews; I'd wager it's the weight of the any of the AS1 manuals regardless of spec. The big question has been whether that's dry or wet weight.

That would be a crazy wet weight. I bet dry

[ayau]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

2689 lbs. has been thrown around in a few reviews; I'd wager it's the weight of the any of the AS1 manuals regardless of spec. The big question has been whether that's dry or wet weight.

How much weight does adding "liquid" to the car generally add?

[2fast4you]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

This and whether there is any difference due to JDM vs USDM safety/emission regulations.

I doubt that's a factor anymore; JDM, USDM, and Euro safety & emission regulations are about the same right now. That's why you are seeing more "world cars" like the Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta/Mazda 2, Chevy/Holden Cruze, etc.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by ayau

How much weight does adding "liquid" to the car generally add?

Estimate 6lbs/gallon of gas. Total for all fluids I would say under 100lbs. Maybe 80-90lbs max.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

I doubt that's a factor anymore; JDM, USDM, and Euro safety & emission regulations are about the same right now. That's why you are seeing more "world cars" like the Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta/Mazda 2, Chevy/Holden Cruze, etc.

Also from a cost perspective, it would make sense to build just one version instead of variations of the same thing just to meet regulation standards.

[2fast4you]

Originally Posted by blur

That would be a crazy wet weight. I bet dry

I bet dry as well, but I can dream.

Originally Posted by ayau

Also from a cost perspective, it would make sense to build just one version instead of variations of the same thing just to meet regulation standards.

Exactly.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

I doubt that's a factor anymore; JDM, USDM, and Euro safety & emission regulations are about the same right now. That's why you are seeing more "world cars" like the Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta/Mazda 2, Chevy/Holden Cruze, etc.

Tada has said the USDM gets a different exhaust. Weight probably won't be vastly different but who knows. I agree it won't be vastly different but it could vary by +/- 10 lbs.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Tada has said the USDM gets a different exhaust. Weight probably won't be vastly different but who knows. I agree it won't be vastly different but it could vary by +/- 10 lbs.

It's rare that the US actually gets something better than its JDM brother.

[2fast4you]

Originally Posted by ayau

It's rare that the US actually gets something better than its JDM brother.

Even with a "world car" they still taylor it for the specific markets... obviously I won't broach the subject of heated seats. dual-zone HVAC, HIDs, etc., but Americans do put more importance on sound that any other market which is probably why we get the special exhaust. That may be about 2 lbs. less than JDM/Euro, but like transformer said +/- 10 lbs between markets sounds about right.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by 2fast4you

Even with a "world car" they still taylor it for the specific markets... obviously I won't broach the subject of heated seats. dual-zone HVAC, HIDs, etc., but Americans do put more importance on sound that any other market which is probably why we get the special exhaust. That may be about 2 lbs. less than JDM/Euro, but like transformer said +/- 10 lbs between markets sounds about right.

But it's not only the sound, the USDM model has a 3hp bump. We're assuming that 3hp comes from the different exhaust. There just isn't enough information right now until we can get one in our hands in late March/early April.

At least Toyota/Subaru are offering one engine worldwide. It's common that the USDM market gets a slightly de-tuned engine depending on the model car.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by ayau

It's rare that the US actually gets something better than its JDM brother.

WRONG. We get better price. All of them.