Lighter components, such as the resin composite rear hatchback door, help keep the 2019 model's 3,060 -
pound curb weight in line with the previous generation despite it being larger with more equipment.
Not exact matches
The
curb weight checks
in at 3957
pounds — 88
pounds heavier than the S4 and 542
pounds heavier than a.
With Hank loaded to his 8,000
pound curb weight and towing another 5,500, we'd crossed some of North America's harshest desert country and traversed several mountain climbs
in the final week of a sun - crisped spring that was already bleeding into summer.
The car's stronger, lighter body structure, resulting
in the aforementioned 250 -
pound weight reduction, translates to a
curb weight range of 2,875 to 3,225
pounds for the new car, with the turbodiesel on the upper end.
Fueled - up
curb weight should come
in around 3,265
pounds, all for a 0 - to -60-mph time of about 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 216 mph.
Though Nissan says the Rogue Sport is sportier than the Rogue — they share some commonality from the b - pillar back —
in part due to 300 -
pound lower
curb weight and its European background, «we'll keep the Juke
in the lineup, for now,» Bunce says.
In conjunction with a low 2,650 -
pound curb weight, the roadster is capable of 4.4 - second 0 - 60 mph sprints.
When tasked to do it, the GX 460 responds
in a relaxed manner to accelerator input, with the truck's rather unimpressive power output combining with its 5,199 -
pound curb weight to make for an unhurried but not underpowered pace.
The lack of a folding softtop and the abundance of carbon fiber helps keep the Jaguar F - Type Project 7's
curb weight to 3494
pounds, or about 176
pounds lighter than an F - Type V8 S convertible, helping the car rocket to 60 mph
in just 3.8 seconds.
Again, a list of incredible superlatives made the rounds: a hybrid drivetrain with an aggregate power output of 903 hp, a
curb weight of 3303
pounds, a carbon - fiber monocoque, an adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics, 0 to 62 mph
in 2.8 seconds, a governed top speed of 217 mph, average fuel consumption of 28 mpg, and production of only 375 units at $ 1.15 million each.
Curb weight totals 3957
pounds, a figure kept
in check by extensive use of high - strength steel and aluminum.
Also, thanks to a
curb weight of just 3,351
pounds, the bad bull will stop from 62 mph
in just 98 feet, effectively relocating your eyes and internal organs back to where they belong.
With a
curb weight of only 3472
pounds, that V - 12 will be able to move the new raging bullfrom 0 to 60 mph
in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph.
A glance at the final spec sheet confirmed the competition's worst nightmares: a body and chassis made entirely of carbon fiber, a
curb weight of 2500
pounds, a BMW V - 12 making 627 hp, 0 to 62 mph
in 3.2 seconds, a top speed of 240 mph — and no ABS, traction control, power steering, power brakes, or airbags.
But there is no smoke without fire, and
in this case the fire is lit at random by the 5,379 -
pound curb weight of Bentley's first foray into off - road territory.
Combined with double - wishbone suspension setup
in the front and a subframe - mounted multilink system
in the rear, a
curb weight of 4,015
pounds, and a monocoque comprised mostly of aluminum, the F - Pace is an agile offering.
With the
curb weight reduced to 2978
pounds (
in European trim), the new GTI sprints from 0 - 62 mph
in a claimed 6.5 seconds and reaches 154 mph.
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.
It makes 362 hp and 406 lb - ft, which proves to be enough for quick moves
in the freeway cut - and - thrust, despite the GL's porky, 5566 -
pound curb weight.
The cars felt planted and stable
in quick transitions, a real feat considering the
curb weights for both sedan and wagon hover around 4000
pounds.
The $ 48,745 Chrysler and the $ 52,450 Hyundai are separated by just 11 horsepower, 2 inches
in length, and 60
pounds in curb weight.
After admiring the tastefully restrained sheetmetal, commodious shoulder and leg room front and back, the wide windows, supportive seats, vast amount of cargo space, and driver's command position, off we went
in a bright blue CX - 5 with a manual transmission, with a modest
curb weight of 3208
pounds.
And it's when you're indulging
in these delights, leaning on the 11.6 - inch front discs, wondering why all performance hatchbacks don't benefit from a 2492 -
pound curb weight, that you forget the crummy packaging.
Buried
in the specifications for the track - focused but street - legal variant of the MT900S, the Photon, is one astonishing measurement: its
curb weight is a scant 2394
pounds.
In addition to the gobs of horsepower and torque, transmitted through a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic to the rear wheels, the McLaren 650S boasts a curb weight of just 2,932 pounds in coupe for
In addition to the gobs of horsepower and torque, transmitted through a seven - speed dual - clutch automatic to the rear wheels, the McLaren 650S boasts a
curb weight of just 2,932
pounds in coupe for
in coupe form.
Removing the XL1's battery pack and electric motor would cut 230
pounds from its 1753 -
pound curb weight, but to save money engineers would add some of the
weight back by using aluminum instead of magnesium wheels, steel brakes
in place of carbon fiber, and glass rather than polycarbonate side windows.
Vehicle type: 5 - passenger hatchback, front - wheel drive Base price: $ 17,500 Price as tested: $ 18,390 Engine: 1.5 - liter four - cylinder, 130 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm, 114
pound - feet of torque @ 4,600 rpm Transmission: 6 - speed manual Wheelbase: 99.6 inches Overall length / width: 161.8 inches / 67.0 inches
Curb weight: 2,553
pounds EPA mileage estimates: 29 city / 36 highway / 31 combined Assembled
in: Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Vehicle type: five - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 43,995 Price as tested: $ 54,090 Engine: 2.0 - liter inline - 4, 280 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, 306
pound - feet of torque starting at 2,000 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 111 inches Overall length / width: 184.6 inches / 74.9 inches
Curb weight: 4,044
pounds EPA mileage estimates: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined Assembled
in: Cassino, Italy
Vehicle type: 5 - passenger sedan, front - wheel drive Base price: $ 32,250 Price as tested: $ 37,255 Engine: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine, 175 hp @ 5,700 rpm, 163
pound - feet of torque @ 3,600 rpm and permanent magnet synchronous motor, 118 hp, 149
pound - feet Transmission: continuously variable Wheelbase: 111.2 inches Overall length / width: 192.1 inches / 72.4 inches
Curb weight: 3,571
pounds EPA mileage estimates: 44 city / 47 highway / 46 combined Assembled
in: Georgetown, Kentucky
Vehicle type: Seven - passenger, five - door crossover, all - wheel drive Base price: $ 39,140 Price as tested: $ 40,065 Engine: 3.6 - liter VR6, 276 horsepower at 6,200 rpm, 266
pound - feet of torque at 2,750 rpm Transmission: 8 - speed automatic Wheelbase: 1173.3 inches Overall length / width: 198.3 inches / 78.3 inches
Curb weight: 4,502
pounds EPA mileage estimates: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined Assembled
in: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Those efforts along with the car's tiny size result
in a feathery, fuel - saving
curb weight of less than 2,000
pounds in lightest form.
The electric motor, battery and associated power electronics of the S550 Plug -
In Hybrid add 440
pounds to the
curb weight of the new car, taking it to 4,718
pounds.
The ride quality surprised me a bit with its stiffness, even
in touring mode, and thanks to all the hardware, the ELR's 4,000 -
pound curb weight is readily apparent.
The outer body of the new Audi, which Ingolstadt insiders describe as being close
in size to the second - generation TT coupe, will also use a combination of steel and aluminum
in an effort to bring it
in below the 2,778 -
pound curb weight of its predecessor.
2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER SE3 DATE
IN FLEET: March 7 - 21 AS - TESTED PRICE: $ 27,095 POWERTRAIN: 2.5 - liter V6; awd, five - speed automatic HP: 174 @ 6250 rpm TORQUE: 177 @ 4000 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 3577
pounds...
All the new content combines to take back about 120
pounds of that, for a net drop
in curb weight of about 100
pounds despite all the new stuff.
2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA DATE
IN FLEET: Feb. 5 - 6 AS - TESTED PRICE: $ 37,510 POWERTRAIN: 3.5 - liter V6; awd, five - speed automatic HP: 250 @ 6400 rpm TORQUE: 250 @ 3950 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 4675
pounds MANDEL: I...
Corvette Racing's influence could be seen
in the C6 Corvette design, which featured flush headlights for better aerodynamics; a single, large grille opening for the engine air intake, radiator, and brake cooling; a lower coefficient of drag; and low 3,179
pound curb weight.
To call the Silverado quick from a dead stop is probably overstating the case; with nearly 400 horsepower on tap, it's certainly no slouch
in the engine department, but let's not forget the 7,300
pounds of
curb weight to contend with, plus whatever you happen to be towing out back.
2004 Toyota Sienna LE DATE
IN FLEET: Feb. 24 - March 7 AS - TESTED PRICE: $ 29,115 POWERTRAIN: 3.3 - liter V6; fwd, five - speed automatic, HP: 230 @ 5600 rpm, TORQUE: 242 @ 3600 rpm
CURB WEIGHT: 4120
pounds...
In spite of this,
curb weight is down by 300
pounds over the previous Pilot.
First up, thanks to the utilization of materials like high - tensile strength steel and aluminum
in the body, the Q5 cuts upwards of 200
pounds from the
curb weight, depending on the trim level.
Optional Features: 26g, four wheel - drive Type: Automatic Full - Time, Anti lock brakes: 4 - Wheel, Ac: Automatic, Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration, Antenna Type: Integrated Roof, Anti Theft System, Aspiration: Normal, Audio System: Siriusxm Am / Fm / Satellite, Body Type: S - U-V, Brake Assist: Braking Assist, Bumpers: Body - Colored, Center Arm rest, Middle console Trim: Metal - Look / Piano Black, Clock,
Curb Weight: 4, 046
pounds., Dash Trim: Metal - Look / Piano Black, Day time running Light, Door Trim: Simulated Wood, Drive Train Type: four wheel - drive, Driven Wheels: Four - Wheel, Driver And Airbag for passenger, Drivers Height: Power, Drivers Lumbar: Power 4 - Way, Drivers Power: 8, Drivers: Multi-Level Heating, Engine Description: 3.2 l V6 24 volt, Exterior Color: Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat, External Temp, Folding: Fold Forward Seatback, Front Headroom: 39.4
ins, Front Headrests: Manual Adjustable, Front Hip Room: 53.8
ins, Front Leg Room: 41.1
ins, Front Seat Type: Bucket, Front Shoulder Room: 57.6
ins, Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent, Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Head Air bags: Curtain first And second Row, Headlamps Auto Delay: Auto Delay Off, Headlamps Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing, Height: 66.2
ins, Independent Suspension: Four - Wheel, Length: 182.0
ins, Locking Hubs: Permanent, Low Fuel Level, Luggage Capacity: 26 Cu.Ft., Make: Jeep, Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Max Gross Vehicle
Weight: 5, 500
pounds., Memory Features Exterior Mirrors, Memory Features Number Of Drivers: 2, Model Year: 2019, Model: Cherokee, MILES - PER - GALLON Automatic City: 19, MILES - PER - GALLON Automatic Highway: 27, Passenger Height: Power, Passenger Lumbar: Power 4 - Way, Passenger Power: 8, Passenger: Multi-Level Heating, Door locks power, Power Mirrors: Power Remote, Power Outlets: 3, R
With a 4,841 -
pound curb weight, true sport driving is not
in the 2006 Mercedes - Benz R350's repertoire.
Curb weight for the Carrera S cabriolet is claimed to have been reduced by 99
pounds, bringing it
in at about 3,230
pounds.
The action took place
in a bone - stock 2016 VW Golf R — a 292 - horsepower, AWD hatchback with a proper six - speed manual transmission and a light, 3,300 -
pound curb weight.
Again, annoying at first, but it becomes kind of fun, and bounding around
in such a hobbyhorse was actually an appropriate check to your ambitions with the 4Runner's 270 - horsepower V6
in this inescapably tall and heavy (4,750 -
pound claimed
curb weight) vehicle.
Throw
in four - wheel drive and the potent Power Stroke diesel and that
curb weight skyrockets by over half a ton to 6,885
pounds, making it one of the heaviest vehicles for sale
in America.
Factor
in a
curb weight that's about 100
pounds lighter than the Camry and it's no wonder that the Optima feels more alive when accelerating away from a traffic light.
The difference
in curb weight (plus 200
pounds or so for the G65) wouldn't seem to explain it.