[Z06] Z06 weight?
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Drifting
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Z06 weight?
Can someone list the weight of an 02 Z06?
preferably with as few options as possible? Without driver and fluids (if possible.)
I don't know if they came "stripped" from the factory (read: options deleted) so I apologize for the ignorance.
Trying to settle the score with a well-meaning but misinformed Ford guy who wants to bet that the 02 Mustang is lighter.
I know, I know, I tried to tell him that a *regular* C5 is lighter than a Stang, and he just laughed...
preferably with as few options as possible? Without driver and fluids (if possible.)
I don't know if they came "stripped" from the factory (read: options deleted) so I apologize for the ignorance.
Trying to settle the score with a well-meaning but misinformed Ford guy who wants to bet that the 02 Mustang is lighter.
I know, I know, I tried to tell him that a *regular* C5 is lighter than a Stang, and he just laughed...
Drifting
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From: The red and blue lights behind you
Re: Z06 weight? (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
That is the listed "curb weight". I do not know what exactly that means. I would also assume it is w/ fluids, and possibly full of gas. :confused:
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Re: Z06 weight? (BIG LAW MAN)
Found this definition on the web:
Curb weight is the total weight of the empty truck with the fuel tank, cooling system, and crankcase filled. Additionally, it also includes the weight of tools, spare tire, and all other equipment specified as standard. However, this weight does not include the weight of the payload and operator.
Curb weight is the total weight of the empty truck with the fuel tank, cooling system, and crankcase filled. Additionally, it also includes the weight of tools, spare tire, and all other equipment specified as standard. However, this weight does not include the weight of the payload and operator.
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Re: Z06 weight? (likev)
Yup, "curb weight" is the weight of the vehicle with all fluids to capacity, including fuel, and all normal equipment, which would not include tools and a spare tire for the Z06.
The few available options on the Z06 won't make a material difference in curb weight. For a light fuel load subtract six pounds per gallon from the capacity of 18.5 gallons. Windshield washer fluid weighs about the same as water - 8.2 pounds per gallon.
I recall that GM listed the curb weight of the '01 Z06 as 3126 pounds, and the owner's information packet must weigh at least a pound.
Duke
The few available options on the Z06 won't make a material difference in curb weight. For a light fuel load subtract six pounds per gallon from the capacity of 18.5 gallons. Windshield washer fluid weighs about the same as water - 8.2 pounds per gallon.
I recall that GM listed the curb weight of the '01 Z06 as 3126 pounds, and the owner's information packet must weigh at least a pound.
Duke
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Re: Z06 weight? (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
I just checked my 02 Z06 on the local track scale. It was 3056 lbs without driver, 1/2 tank of gas and a few tools in the trunk (20 lbs?).
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Re: Z06 weight? (FRISKY)
My 01 Z06 weighed in at 3150 pounds on the local highway truck scales without me in the car but with about a half a tank of gas. The scales are supposed to weigh to the nearest 50 pounds.
For reference, my 95 Z28 weighs 3400 with just under half a tank of gas. My Viper GTS weighed in at 3450 with over half a tank of gas, and my brothers Mitsubishi 3000 GTVR4 was 3850 pounds, all on the same truck scales.
I'm guessing that a new Mustang GT would be around 3400 pounds.
Jim
For reference, my 95 Z28 weighs 3400 with just under half a tank of gas. My Viper GTS weighed in at 3450 with over half a tank of gas, and my brothers Mitsubishi 3000 GTVR4 was 3850 pounds, all on the same truck scales.
I'm guessing that a new Mustang GT would be around 3400 pounds.
Jim
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Re: Z06 weight? (Jhodel)
My car weighs 2980 w/ about 1/8 tank of fuel & low washer fluid. My headers are lighter than the cast iron manifolds, No Cats, & the brakes shaved off another 16 lbs. I know this ain't stock but I thought I'd post just for comparison.
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From: INDIANA
Re: Z06 weight? (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
My MSO listed my Z06 at 3045, which is the weight the car weighed when they put it on the transport truck. A mustang is a heavy P I G comparedly. (mustangs are nice cars, and seem a good bit smaller than Camaros, but they are heavier)
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Re: Z06 weight? (LT1GMC)
Thanks for all the replies, he's reading this over my shoulder as I type! Maybe we've won over a Ford guy! Those Z06's are "the" sportscar, IMu-HO.
Darth Vetter- Wow, that's really impressive. Under 3000 lbs and still fully functional!
Darth Vetter- Wow, that's really impressive. Under 3000 lbs and still fully functional!
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Re: Z06 weight? (TrueBlue ChevyDude)
3110 lbs is extremely light. I mean, that is way light for a factory hotrod. This fact is often times glossed over but in reality, it is a huge benefit. :cool:
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Re: Z06 weight? (Gomer)
I don't worry much about what the car weighs, I figure I'm lighter than 80 % of Z06 owners so I've got the hp to weight ratio already in my favor. ;) Reminds me of the joke I read in the racing section. A racer is someone that will spend $400 on a lightweight starter to save a pound, but won't go on a diet. :yesnod:
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From: The red and blue lights behind you
Re: Z06 weight? (Z06VERT)
I rechecked my figures and I was wrong:
Coupe = 3214 lbs
Vert = 3210 lbs
Z06 = 3116 lbs
Who would have thought the coupe is heavier than the vert. I always thought verts were heavier. Hmmmm :confused:
Coupe = 3214 lbs
Vert = 3210 lbs
Z06 = 3116 lbs
Who would have thought the coupe is heavier than the vert. I always thought verts were heavier. Hmmmm :confused:
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From: Orlando FL
Re: Z06 weight? (BIG LAW MAN)
Big Law -- Thanks. Great info to have.
I imagine the coupe and convert are so close in weight because the C5 vert doesn't have additional bracing like it did in the C4. Just a thought.
I imagine the coupe and convert are so close in weight because the C5 vert doesn't have additional bracing like it did in the C4. Just a thought.
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From: Long Island NY
Re: Z06 weight? (Rippied Z06)
I don't worry much about what the car weighs, I figure I'm lighter than 80 % of Z06 owners so I've got the hp to weight ratio already in my favor.
I've actually thought along the same lines as you, because when you think about it, a car that weighs as little as the Z06 does, driver weight can make a difference in the power to weight ratio (albeit slight). But hey, I'll take any advantage I can get :)
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From: Vette
Re: Z06 weight? (Garceeya)
My car weighted 3175lb with ~1/4 tank and misc. junk in the trunk.
That’s with heavy a s s run flat tires :U.
Now with BFG G-Force KDs it should be even less :D
[Modified by EuG, 12:10 PM 3/14/2002]
That’s with heavy a s s run flat tires :U.
Now with BFG G-Force KDs it should be even less :D
[Modified by EuG, 12:10 PM 3/14/2002]
