Audi is yet to confirm
a curb weight figure for its latest RS model, but claims it delivers 62 mph acceleration in 3.9 seconds and a nominal top speed limited to 155 mph.
Both configurations get the same
curb weight figure of 4,398 pounds for a weight - to - power ratio of 7.6 lb per hp.
Not exact matches
The headline
figures are 565 horsepower at 6,800 rpm (up 20 hp) and 467 lb - ft of torque (up 4 lb - ft) from the 3.8 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 6, plus a 3,933 - pound
curb weight and a price of $ 111,585 for the Premium model — an increase of $ 8,200.
Though there are no performance
figures or a
curb weight yet, Chevy says the ZL1 convertible has «comparable» performance to the coupe, and that only «minor» structural changes were needed to stiffen the chassis.
Curb weight totals 3957 pounds, a
figure kept in check by extensive use of high - strength steel and aluminum.
And we can't argue with the
weight figure: Ferrari calls the
curb weight 3593.5 lb, and says so without a smile or a wink.
Tesla says the P90D version of the car will reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and can manage a top speed of 155 mph — impressive
figures given its
curb weight of 5,441 lb.
With Chrysler
figuring the Nitro's
curb weight at 4115 pounds (or about as much as a Liberty with Kate Moss behind the wheel), the company estimates the 0 - to -60-mph sprint at 9.6 seconds, the quarter - mile in 16.9 seconds, and a top speed of 108 mph,
figures that are respectable in this class but unlikely to win the former Calvin Klein supermodel any races.
The Element's a bit pokey - a combination of its heavy
curb weight and small 2.4 - liter, 166 horsepower four - cylinder engine - but that hasn't stopped the SUV from becoming a cult
figure on the used market.
This consists of
figures on miles per gallon, exterior length and width,
curb weight, interior cargo space and more.
With the new four - cylinder engine and a lighter
curb weight, the base Macan also becomes more efficient for 2017, with the EPA estimating city and and highway
figures at 20 and 25 miles per gallon, respectively.
Quick Specs Vehicle / model: 2009 Nissan Frontier Base price: $ 24,910 (base 4x4) Engine (tested): 4.0 L DOHC V - 6 Max hp & torque (lb - ft): 261/281 Transmission (s): Six - speed manual / Five - speed auto Transfer case (s): Part - time two - speed Low - range ratio: 2.63:1 Frame type: Steel ladder Suspension, f / r: IFS, double wishbone / Dana 44, leaf springs Ring and pinion: 3.36:1 Max crawl ratio: 33.9:1 (five - speed automatic) Steering: Power rack - and - pinion Brakes, f / r: 11.1 - inch vented disc / 11.7 - inch vented disc Wheels (tested): 16 - inch alloy Tires (tested): 265 / 75R16 BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T / A Wheelbase (in): 125.9 Length (in): 205.5 Height (in): 69.7 Base
curb weight (lb): 4,355 Max approach / departure angles (deg): 33/23 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.9 GVWR (lb): 5,600 Max payload (lb): 1,245 Max towing capacity (lb): 6,300 EPA mileage
figures, city / hwy (mpg): 15/19 Fuel capacity (gal): 21.1
With a
curb weight put at 3,366 pounds, the new Audi concept boasts a
weight - to - power ratio of 6.5 pounds per hp — exactly the same
figure quoted for Audi's range topping 542 - hp 5.2 - liter V10 - powered R8 V10 Plus.
Looking at the specs, you'd
figure a sub-200-hp three - row SUV would be a total pig, but the Acadia manages to surprise with decent performance thanks in part to a
curb weight under two tons and front - wheel drive.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: That 5,800 - pound
curb -
weight figure really surprises me.
When Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or C - package options (both are factory - installed options) are installed, the
curb weight exceeds 1,270 kg, which causes the 10 - 15 fuel consumption
figure to be 13.6 km / liter.
There are simply so many things that make the CTR Yellowbird a truly awesome car: with a 470hp twin - turbo flat six, it's effing fast (not only were the 3.7 second 0 - 60mph time and 211mph top speed record breaking
figures for 1987, but they're still commendable in the 21st Century), the 1,150 kg
curb weight means it should fly through the bends and, with race - spec tyres and brakes, reigning in that power shouldn't be too tricky.