Thanks to added use of high - strength steel and aluminium weight is down by 170
kg over the previous model too.
Not exact matches
Mercedes says that the latest generation S63 saves more than 100
kg of weight
over the
previous model, thanks to lightweight forged AMG alloy wheels, lightweight lithium - ion battery (following on from the SLS Black series) as well as the # 7090 optional carbon - ceramic brake package.
The new chassis may claim to have undergone a weight reduction
over the
previous model, but the Q5 still tips the scales at a chubby 1795
kg, significantly more than the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
The Japanese maker said it has shaved 35
kg or77 pounds
over the
previous model through a series of measures such as reducing the weight of instrument panel and door trim as well as CVT unit and other components.
On 3500HD
models, the rating increases to 7,050 pounds (3,204
kg) on single - rear - wheel
models and 9,375 pounds (4,261
kg) on dual - rear - wheel
models — the latter representing a nearly 14 - percent increase
over the
previous 8,200 - pound (3,727
kg) rating.
Lexus will reveal the actual figures at the Swiss show but it's thought the significant 90
kg weight saving
over the
previous model, combined with the twin - transmissions, will being considerable efficiency savings.
The new A6 Avant boasts a 70
kg weight reduction
over the
previous model.