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Old 01-09-2012, 05:06 PM   #239
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In today's hyper-safe multi-airbag/ABS/ESC/TPMS/IIHS/NHTSA vehicular context, it's relatively lightweight. The almost 2 foot shorter front-drive MINI hefts similar poundage.

No I completely agree that it is still lightweight, but the JDM spec model is reportedly 1220 kg (probably dry), which is 2689.

I guess I was hoping for something closer to 2700 instead of 2800. We aren't too far off, only 50 lbs or so.
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Live coverage here: http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/...3/-/index.html
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those huge wheels gotta go doe.
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So, then what was the important announcement? That some people can be selected to buy FR-S before the official release????
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Someone asked if the silver FR-S has push button start. It doesn't.
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Anyone asked if the price will be above or below $25K?
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