convertible weigh in.....
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Burning Brakes
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convertible weigh in.....
Please help, any of you weigh your stock convertible? I have a 2004 and my friend says that it weighs over 3500 lbs, drive to a scale, get out of the car, I bet him that it's less than 3500.... who's paying? ............
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I don't know, but I bet my wife that she was wrong about a sign that someone was holding up on Good Morning America this morning and got a free lunch out of it. 
Be sure and take it to the scale with an almost empty tank. At least you may have a sporting chance that way.
I have no idea what my vert weighs.
Be sure and take it to the scale with an almost empty tank. At least you may have a sporting chance that way.
I have no idea what my vert weighs.
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NCM website for 2002...I'm sure there is not any difference (marginal at best) between an '02 and an '04. '02 vert weighs in at 3248 lbs.
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/specs.shtml
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/specs.shtml
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The sticker on the door should have vehicle weight...
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
Simply put, it's how much weight your vehicle is designed to carry. The GVWR includes the net weight of the vehicle, plus the weight of passengers, fuel, cargo and any accessories added to the vehicle after purchase. The GVWR is a safety standard used to prevent overloading.
I think you may win especially if it is empty......
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
Simply put, it's how much weight your vehicle is designed to carry. The GVWR includes the net weight of the vehicle, plus the weight of passengers, fuel, cargo and any accessories added to the vehicle after purchase. The GVWR is a safety standard used to prevent overloading.
I think you may win especially if it is empty......
Last edited by MY03Vette; Jan 8, 2007 at 11:32 PM.
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A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and other miscellaneous items such as extra aftermarket parts. In the United States, two important GVWR numbers are 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) and 8,500 pounds (3,856 kg). Vehicles over 6,000 pounds are restricted from many city roadways (though there is some dispute about whether this restriction is for actual weight or GVWR), and vehicles over 8,500 pounds do not have to display EPA estimated fuel mileage or a Monroney sticker nor are they subject to state emissions testing.
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That is what it is 'supposedly' limited to weighing fully loaded, not the weight of the vehicle.
A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and other miscellaneous items such as extra aftermarket parts. In the United States, two important GVWR numbers are 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) and 8,500 pounds (3,856 kg). Vehicles over 6,000 pounds are restricted from many city roadways (though there is some dispute about whether this restriction is for actual weight or GVWR), and vehicles over 8,500 pounds do not have to display EPA estimated fuel mileage or a Monroney sticker nor are they subject to state emissions testing.
A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and other miscellaneous items such as extra aftermarket parts. In the United States, two important GVWR numbers are 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg) and 8,500 pounds (3,856 kg). Vehicles over 6,000 pounds are restricted from many city roadways (though there is some dispute about whether this restriction is for actual weight or GVWR), and vehicles over 8,500 pounds do not have to display EPA estimated fuel mileage or a Monroney sticker nor are they subject to state emissions testing.
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2004 Corvette Convertible Specs:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Performance
-5,665 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Premium unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 18
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 261 kW , 350 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 360 ft lb , 488 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Handling
-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Limited slip differential
-Stability control
-Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Exterior
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Coefficient of drag: 0.29
-Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.7, overall width (inches): 73.6, overall height (inches): 47.8, wheelbase (inches): 104.5, front track (inches): 61.9, rear track (inches): 62 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.2
-Front fog lights
-Concealed conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim leather on gearknob
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,210
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Interior
-12v power outlet: front
-Air conditioning with climate control
-Power antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Front ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Bose RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.9
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-External temperature
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
-Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Lockable glove compartment
-Two head restraints on front seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 54.2, front leg room (inches): 42.7 and front shoulder room (inches): 55.3
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch
-Front reading lights
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: two seats
-Six speaker(s)
-Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Performance
-5,665 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Premium unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 18
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 261 kW , 350 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 360 ft lb , 488 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Handling
-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Limited slip differential
-Stability control
-Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Exterior
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Coefficient of drag: 0.29
-Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.7, overall width (inches): 73.6, overall height (inches): 47.8, wheelbase (inches): 104.5, front track (inches): 61.9, rear track (inches): 62 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.2
-Front fog lights
-Concealed conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim leather on gearknob
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,210
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Interior
-12v power outlet: front
-Air conditioning with climate control
-Power antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Front ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Bose RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.9
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-External temperature
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
-Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Lockable glove compartment
-Two head restraints on front seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 54.2, front leg room (inches): 42.7 and front shoulder room (inches): 55.3
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch
-Front reading lights
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: two seats
-Six speaker(s)
-Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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2004 Corvette Convertible Specs:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Performance
-5,665 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Premium unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 18
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 261 kW , 350 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 360 ft lb , 488 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Handling
-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Limited slip differential
-Stability control
-Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Exterior
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Coefficient of drag: 0.29
-Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.7, overall width (inches): 73.6, overall height (inches): 47.8, wheelbase (inches): 104.5, front track (inches): 61.9, rear track (inches): 62 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.2
-Front fog lights
-Concealed conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim leather on gearknob
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,210
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Interior
-12v power outlet: front
-Air conditioning with climate control
-Power antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Front ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Bose RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.9
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-External temperature
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
-Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Lockable glove compartment
-Two head restraints on front seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 54.2, front leg room (inches): 42.7 and front shoulder room (inches): 55.3
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch
-Front reading lights
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: two seats
-Six speaker(s)
-Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Performance
-5,665 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Premium unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 18
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 261 kW , 350 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 360 ft lb , 488 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Handling
-Four-wheel ABS
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Limited slip differential
-Stability control
-Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Exterior
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Coefficient of drag: 0.29
-Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.7, overall width (inches): 73.6, overall height (inches): 47.8, wheelbase (inches): 104.5, front track (inches): 61.9, rear track (inches): 62 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40.2
-Front fog lights
-Concealed conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim leather on gearknob
-Metallic paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,210
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible Interior
-12v power outlet: front
-Air conditioning with climate control
-Power antenna
-Peripheral anti-theft protection
-Front ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Bose RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.9
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-External temperature
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
-Sports electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest
-Lockable glove compartment
-Two head restraints on front seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 54.2, front leg room (inches): 42.7 and front shoulder room (inches): 55.3
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with two one-touch
-Front reading lights
-Rear view mirror
-Remote fuel filler door release
-Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: two seats
-Six speaker(s)
-Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
Finally we have a winner. GVWR is not what the vehicle weighs. Empty tank and you out of the car = he's paying
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St. Jude Donor '12
Good chance you are making some money!
You should win.