 Why are Supras so heavy?, MKIV specific |
 May 12, 2005 - 12:24 AM
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3,515lbs!! Why the hell are MKIV Supra's so heavy?
Weight is the killer in any good sports car, so why would Toyota make the MKIV so damn heavy? They're not big cars by any means, I just don't understand what it might be.. I'm looking into buying one within the next couple years and was wondering what could be done (MKIV specific) to lower that massive curb weight --------------------  |
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May 12, 2005 - 12:41 AM
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because it is indeed a sports car, and an over-engineered one at that. It is made to handle the stresses of a very powerful and heavy engine, the stresses of stable high speeds, the stresses of tight, fast cornering. All this beefing up on the frame, suspension, axle, tranny, etc... takes its toll in weight.
to reduce weight, i did a quick google and foudn this: http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/Weight...htreduction.htm -------------------- Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it... |
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May 12, 2005 - 12:52 AM
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nice link. particularly interesting is the Japanese RZ only weighs 3,284 lbs !
QUOTE(orvillescelica @ May 12, 2005 - 1:41 AM) to reduce weight, i did a quick google and foudn this: http://www.suprahardtopregistry.com/Weight...htreduction.htm [right][snapback]285933[/snapback][/right] |
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Mike Why are Supras so heavy? May 12, 2005 - 12:24 AM
Benevolence haha thats funny I was at the gas station today st... May 12, 2005 - 12:31 AM 97sccelica for the same reason that the 300zx TT are so heavy... May 12, 2005 - 12:37 AM saleeka im thinking that it being released in late 92 in j... May 12, 2005 - 12:40 AM
lagos that big 6cylinder motor, beefy tranny, drive shaf... May 12, 2005 - 1:51 AM
DaMnItLeWiS I know on paper the Supra is heavier than the Celi... May 12, 2005 - 8:32 AM |
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