With near identical
weight at its predecessor, the additional power adds major performance improvements.
Not exact matches
SVO has adorned the SVR with a full carbonfibre bonnet as part of its latest round of improvements (available fully painted, as well as in the two - tone colourway pictured), and while no
weight benefit is quoted directly, the latest SVR's kerb
weight,
at 2310 kg, does undercut its
predecessor by 25 kg, a clue to the SVO team's search for
weight savings elsewhere too (and possibly
weight gains in a few areas)- the seats, for instance, are 30 kg lighter than before.
Though the droptop will likely be heavier than the coupe by a few hundred pounds, it's sure to lose plenty of
weight compared to its
predecessor, which tipped the scales
at a hefty 4,015 - 4,197 lb.
Just as with the A7 and A8, the latest A6 has grown physically compared to its
predecessor (liberating more interior room) but also grown in
weight, starting
at a claimed 1825 kg where the old car began
at 1770 kg.
The 2 is
at the head of its class where
weight is concerned, and it's one of the first cars to drop significant poundage compared with its
predecessor - not that we saw the previous 2 here.
Meanwhile,
weight - saving features, such as a magnesium sump, see the new engine tip the scales 22 pounds under that of its
predecessor,
at a claimed 452 pounds.
• Body structure
weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters
at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting
at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle
weight lower than in
predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
• Body structure
weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters
at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting
at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle
weight lower than in
predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
The new BMW 1 Series has a wider track than its
predecessor (51 millimetres wider
at the front, 72 millimetres wider
at the rear), and the almost perfect 50:50
weight distribution helps to translate the dynamic advantages of the rear - wheel drive layout into an exciting and agile ride.
The manufacturer has managed to increase the dimensions while
at the same time reduced the
weight of the GL SUV by 100 kgs over its
predecessor.
The body also documents the advances: It is significantly stiffer and safer than its
predecessor, while,
at the same time, dropping about 10 percent of its
weight thanks to intelligent lightweight steel construction.
The quantity of Advanced High Strength Steel has almost doubled to 53 % while
at the same time reducing the
weight of the body - in - white by 28 kg and increasing rigidity by 22 % in comparison to its
predecessor.
But thanks to Porsche's efforts in reducing
weight, the new Cayman has a slightly better
weight - to - power ratio than its
predecessor at 9.3 pounds per horsepower vs. 9.6 pounds per horsepower.
At 7.8 ounces, or 7.5 ounces for the wifi - only model, the Paperwhite feels great in the hand and is the same
weight as the Kindle Touch 3G from 2011 and about an ounce lighter than its
predecessor in Amazon's evolutionary tree, the Kindle Keyboard 3G that was introduced in the summer of 2010 and remains available.
Different but quite similar dimensions and
weight for the 8.4:
At 7.3 mm, the new MediaPad 8.4 delivers the same thinness as its predecessor but is a hair larger at 124.8 mm (vs. 124.2 mm for the M3) and slightly shorter at 212.6 mm (vs. 215.5 mm for the M
At 7.3 mm, the new MediaPad 8.4 delivers the same thinness as its
predecessor but is a hair larger
at 124.8 mm (vs. 124.2 mm for the M3) and slightly shorter at 212.6 mm (vs. 215.5 mm for the M
at 124.8 mm (vs. 124.2 mm for the M3) and slightly shorter
at 212.6 mm (vs. 215.5 mm for the M
at 212.6 mm (vs. 215.5 mm for the M3)
The Oasis» light
weight and superior backlighting come
at a cost, however; it has a significantly shorter battery life than its recent
predecessors.
It's much easier to hold than its
predecessor, thanks to its tapered sides, thinner design, and lighter
weight (the original iPad tipped the scales
at 1.5 pounds).
At the same time, the 930 is a slight improvement over its
predecessor Lumia 920 in terms of both thickness and
weight, and despite the larger screen.
Logitech's latest Smart Connector case for the 12.9 - inch iPad isn't as simple to use on laps as its
predecessor, the Create, but it offers more features, and
at a lighter
weight, too.