DaSkinnyGuy

Anyone have a curb weight number what this car will weigh?

What is the lowest weight C7 you guys have come across that has had weight reduction done?

Going to be less than the Z06 becuase no supercharger and cooling parts. I see there is a grand sport sticky thread with 55+ pages ain't no body got time to read all those comments.

NinjamanZ51

Why are you concerned about weight? Are you going to track the vehicle? Compared to other top tier sports cars, the Vette is astoundingly light as-is. Note when I mention top tier cars, I'm not talking about the Evo or STI or FRS/BRZ...

Anyway, if weight is a concern, you can do some of the following and save a quick 100lbs+:

Lightweight battery
Racing Seats
Lightweight wheels
Primary and secondary Cat delete

Any more than that and you start taking away from a lot of creature comforts...

NinjamanZ51

Oops I said spare tire lol! Used to my other cars... Removed!

Garret

Don't be so lazy, google is your friend. FYI - it's a little over 100lbs lighter than a Z06.

RC000E

The GS is going to weigh more than the Z51 or base because of obvious reasons. More body weight, more brake weight, larger wheel/tire, etc. It's the best compromise of the C7's though. Weight is one piece of a big pie. The base car is lighter but will lose on a road course to a GS.

stevebz06

Astoundingly light, no. Acceptably porky by other manufacturer standards, maybe.

The C7 is considerably heavier than the C6. By probably somewhere around 8% or more of empty weight.

Weight is the enemy of everything sports cars are supposed to be good at.

There are other manufacturers who are doing a better job at controlling mass increases and I hope Chevrolet gives more attention to this in the future.

MikeyTX

Come to the bash. Ask there.

JoesC5

Maybe around 60-65 pounds lighter than the Z06.

Elimination of supercharger and related accessories saves around 80-85 pounds, but the GS will most likely not have the Z06's carbon fiber torque tube(costly), so that adds around 20-25 pounds back on.

So, I'm guessing the GS's curb weight will be around 3460-3465 pounds

roadbike56

The weight difference for a coupe, base to base, 2013 to 2014 is 90 lbs or less than 3% increase in 2014.
The base C7 is 9lbs heavier than the C6 GS. (Driver weight is more of an issue comparing these two)
Yes the C7 is heavier, not by much.

DaSkinnyGuy

I am proud of all you guys! you either have an answer or you don't. I understand the google mentality, I have already done my homework there before coming here and did not come across an answer. How ever when you go to a car forum such as this there maybe a person with inside info who has strong automotive ties with the company!


Already did google homework before I posted this thread I understand your menality.

It's just about knowing a cars spec! while being able to give a brother an answer!

stevebz06

I think you are comparing apples to oranges. Wheels and tires are a big factor and I think you would need to compare similar models.

I think the structural engineers actually did a good job of holding the weight down but then it was all undone by the luxury and convenience features thrown in.

I never hear Ferrari drivers talk about sound systems or other entertainment devices. The car seems to be sufficiently entertaining just by itself.

A C6 Z06 that I campaigned was only 50 pounds heavier than a C5 Z06 that I ran for years. I think there has to be a a considerably bigger jump in the C7.

Garret

Interesting, I found the base answer straight away, about 100 lbs, it's been in MANY MANY threads AND a video or two....Geez...some people...

TEXHAWK0

The 2015 Z06 is the heaviest Corvette in history at 3524 lbs., 226 lbs more than the base coupe...so somewhere in the middle.
C6 Z06 was 3132 lbs., almost 400 lbs less.

NinjamanZ51

As I have stated, the C7 is astoundingly light as-is which is a sports car with all of the creature comforts yet enough power to handle most modern-era sports cars with ease. Sure, cars like the BRZ are ultra light but they are also gutless and fall well short of the mark in the power to weight department. Modified on the other hand, they're quite competitive but so is a modified C7, which is quite frankly a next level car the BRZ or FRS or like cars can never add up to. Don't get me wrong, I love them but I cringe when people attempt to compare them.

That said, if you want a bare bones car, then do what you do and strip your C7 down to your liking. I'll enjoy my C7 with minor weight shedding and monster power.

Lastly, I've driven a few modern era Ferrari vehicles and they have plenty of entertainment devices aka "creature" comforts. They are also made differently and are inherently lighter due to their lightweight construction and ultra premiums...

stevebz06

I've never mentioned the BRZ. It's a much different car than the Corvette and I'm sure that it's aimed at a different audience.

I was thinking more like Porsche which seems to be keeping their weight gains in check.

I just wonder why luxury and convenience seems to be so important to so many Corvette buyers. I always thought that the main mission was for sport. I think the Grand Sport should emulate the original philosophy of the Grand Sport which was drop a thousand pounds and beat the Cobras on the race track. One or two hundred pounds should certainly be possible and would give them another model to sell.

roadbike56

Apples to Oranges? I compared a base 2013, the last C6 base car to a 2014 C7 base. Can't get any more apples to apples than that. The difference is only 90lbs.

NinjamanZ51

I was just making a point about a lot of lightweight cars (like the FRS, etc.) and the comforts they lack. I do think you're spot on about the Grand Sport though. If Chevy can shed two or three hundred pounds (or more) then that would be keeping with the philosophy behind that model and make consumers like you quite happy. There's definitely a niche market to justify it.

tyho

I'd like my Z51 to shed a few pounds as well, so this is what I've done;

Braille light weight battery lost 18 lbs.
ARH mid length headers with cats, down 15 lbs.
B & B Bullet, NPP deleted and actuators removed, down 15 lbs.
Z06 grill, lost 2 lbs.
Halltech carbon cai, lost 8 lbs.
Borla catless x-pipe, down 7 lbs.
Carbon fiber plenum and top fuel rail covers, down 2 lbs.
Added sound deadening material, up 15 lbs.
Added ACS zero 7 side rockers, up 10 lbs.
Added front stage 1 spoiler, up 4 lbs.
Net loss 38 lbs.

Once I change the tires, will loose another 18 lbs with non-run flats.

stevebz06

My apologies. I thought you compared the base to GS, but I think we will have to disagree about how significant 90 pounds is, though. With all the exotic materials used in construction you would expect the weight to DROP 90, not increase.

If they had achieved that, they would still be bragging about it.

witch hunt

2016 base 911 lists weight @ approx 300lbs less than base Stingray---and 6cyl w/ 100 less HP