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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by trigeek37
when Road & Track weighed the Evo7 they tested this summer for their handling test: 3260 lbs exactly the same as the chev Z06
Just checked the issue... not sure what "Test weight" means..
but 02 z06's have curb weight of 3116... while the JDM EVO7
has "Vehicle Weight" of 1400kg (3086lb)...
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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Reference for future discussion:

unleaded gasoline is 6.1 lbs/gal
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by MyCre8n=Evlshn
Reference for future discussion:

unleaded gasoline is 6.1 lbs/gal

Could someone define "Curb Weight" as well... does it
include all necessary fluid (like fuel)...??
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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Curb weight includes all fluids. Fuel, brake fluid, coolant, etc etc.

It's how much the car should weight parked on a street curb... or when you take delivery.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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My understanding that curb weight was when the vehicle had two passengers, and was loaded with cargo, gas, and all other fluids. Including spare/jack yada, yada.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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My understanding that curb weight was when the vehicle had two passengers, and was loaded with cargo, gas, and all other fluids. Including spare/jack yada, yada.
You're thinking of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The GVWR is the maximum weight that the car's frame can support while still operating safely. The curb weight is far lower.

My Stealth has a curb weight of roughly 3200 lbs but the GVWR tag on the door frame reads in excess of 3800 lbs.
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