C7 weight math
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Le Mans Master
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C7 weight math
Using C6 427 as a starting point due to carbon fiber body parts used.
Weight -3355
C7 weight savings:
chasis -99lbs
narrower wheels and tires -30 lbs
engine +10 lbs
torque tube +15 lbs
exhaust manifolds +5lbs
Let us add it up,
3350-30-99+10+15+5=3256 lbs
Disclaimer: no new weight increasing designs were employed.
Weight -3355
C7 weight savings:
chasis -99lbs
narrower wheels and tires -30 lbs
engine +10 lbs
torque tube +15 lbs
exhaust manifolds +5lbs
Let us add it up,
3350-30-99+10+15+5=3256 lbs
Disclaimer: no new weight increasing designs were employed.
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Using C6 427 as a starting point due to carbon fiber body parts used.
Weight -3355
C7 weight savings:
chasis -99lbs
narrower wheels and tires -30 lbs
engine +10 lbs
torque tube +15 lbs
exhaust manifolds +5lbs
Let us add it up,
3350-30-99+10+15+5=3256 lbs
Disclaimer: no new weight increasing designs were employed.
Weight -3355
C7 weight savings:
chasis -99lbs
narrower wheels and tires -30 lbs
engine +10 lbs
torque tube +15 lbs
exhaust manifolds +5lbs
Let us add it up,
3350-30-99+10+15+5=3256 lbs
Disclaimer: no new weight increasing designs were employed.
Pro
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Posts: 577
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This would be for a vert, though with the c6 427 only being a vert. So, with the carbon fiber panels in consideration, perhaps a 2013 z06 would be a better comparison with the coupe? At 3175 curb weight, that's 180 lbs difference, add 15-20 lbs for the targa top... The coupe could possibly be around 3100 lbs?
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This would be for a vert, though with the c6 427 only being a vert. So, with the carbon fiber panels in consideration, perhaps a 2013 z06 would be a better comparison with the coupe? At 3175 curb weight, that's 180 lbs difference, add 15-20 lbs for the targa top... The coupe could possibly be around 3100 lbs?
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Le Mans Master
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This would be for a vert, though with the c6 427 only being a vert. So, with the carbon fiber panels in consideration, perhaps a 2013 z06 would be a better comparison with the coupe? At 3175 curb weight, that's 180 lbs difference, add 15-20 lbs for the targa top... The coupe could possibly be around 3100 lbs?
There is more to Z06 than carbon panels
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Le Mans Master
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Using OP's base (good one in my opinion), I would further refine by:
Reducing the SMC body panels by 37 pounds (per GM), yet adding back my wild estimate of an additional 14 pounds for extra infotainment "stuff and other interior enhancements," I am guessing, starting with the OP's original calculations, that the final weight will be 3233. The 2013 base C6 was 3208.
Hopefully at the Bash at the National Corvette Museum, in just 18 more days, we get the final HP, final TQ, and the final weight numbers.
Reducing the SMC body panels by 37 pounds (per GM), yet adding back my wild estimate of an additional 14 pounds for extra infotainment "stuff and other interior enhancements," I am guessing, starting with the OP's original calculations, that the final weight will be 3233. The 2013 base C6 was 3208.
Hopefully at the Bash at the National Corvette Museum, in just 18 more days, we get the final HP, final TQ, and the final weight numbers.
Safety Car
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This would be for a vert, though with the c6 427 only being a vert. So, with the carbon fiber panels in consideration, perhaps a 2013 z06 would be a better comparison with the coupe? At 3175 curb weight, that's 180 lbs difference, add 15-20 lbs for the targa top... The coupe could possibly be around 3100 lbs?
Melting Slicks
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This is another stupid discussion. The car is pretty much finalized for production. The weight is whatever it is. The taillights are the way they are. It's too late. It is what it is. If you don't like the car, don't buy it. You can buy one and change it if you like. Or, you can design and build the car you want. 
Le Mans Master
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Using OP's base (good one in my opinion), I would further refine by:
Reducing the SMC body panels by 37 pounds (per GM), yet adding back my wild estimate of an additional 14 pounds for extra infotainment "stuff and other interior enhancements," I am guessing, starting with the OP's original calculations, that the final weight will be 3233. The 2013 base C6 was 3208.
Hopefully at the Bash at the National Corvette Museum, in just 18 more days, we get the final HP, final TQ, and the final weight numbers.
Reducing the SMC body panels by 37 pounds (per GM), yet adding back my wild estimate of an additional 14 pounds for extra infotainment "stuff and other interior enhancements," I am guessing, starting with the OP's original calculations, that the final weight will be 3233. The 2013 base C6 was 3208.
Hopefully at the Bash at the National Corvette Museum, in just 18 more days, we get the final HP, final TQ, and the final weight numbers.
I was told the interior did indeed add some weight but he didn't say how much and I would imagine that would depend on what trim level you get.
