Just Weighed My Barracuda Notchback For The First Time
That was a surprise to me when I learned that and it pissed me off.
I always weigh my cars with a FULL tank of gas because that is consistent. Over the years, I've used a few different places to weigh my cars, the most recent being a moving and storage facility. I'm not chasing the lowest weight but I like to know where I'm at with the cars. My red '70 Charger hasn't crossed 4000 lbs yet despite a 440, 18" wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes, A/C, spare tire, full interior with sound deadening, stereo and heavy duty suspension for great handling. The car is all steel, not an inch of fiberglass anywhere though I'd sure love to get a fiberglass hood for it.
It has gone between 3940-3980 over the last 10 years with changes like 5 speed manual transmission, bigger brakes and A/C.
This car......
Essentially the same model but equipped a LOT different, weighed just over 3600 with no carpet or rear seat. It will gain weight as it gets "restored".
That was a surprise to me when I learned that and it pissed me off.
I always weigh my cars with a FULL tank of gas because that is consistent. Over the years, I've used a few different places to weigh my cars, the most recent being a moving and storage facility. I'm not chasing the lowest weight but I like to know where I'm at with the cars. My red '70 Charger hasn't crossed 4000 lbs yet despite a 440, 18" wheels, 4 wheel disc brakes, A/C, spare tire, full interior with sound deadening, stereo and heavy duty suspension for great handling. The car is all steel, not an inch of fiberglass anywhere though I'd sure love to get a fiberglass hood for it.
It has gone between 3940-3980 over the last 10 years with changes like 5 speed manual transmission, bigger brakes and A/C.
This car......
Essentially the same model but equipped a LOT different, weighed just over 3600 with no carpet or rear seat. It will gain weight as it gets "restored".