Cerb weigh in

[Bigadz]

While getting the MOT today I got her on the scales and she came in a bit chunky at 1290kg. Now I have a bit of extra ICE in there (amp/sub/heavier speakers all around) and nearly half a tank of fuel (30-40kg). So just taking the fuel off my car should be around 1250kg.
Just wondered how does this compare to others and what are the reasons for varying. Mine is a 97 4.2 On RL7's.

[Alistair H.]

I am at 1240kg with about 1/4 a tank. 4.5 with spiders. Wish I could get it lighter!

[bionicjim]

Mines a 2003 4.5
1120 kg with half a tank

[jamieduff1981]

I assume that the weight differences on these cars are due to big differences in the thickness of the layups when making the body tub? Even then, 100kg is a lot of cloth and resin.

[ukkid35]

bionicjim said:

Mines a 2003 4.5
1120 kg with half a tank

Truly anorexic - as someone said: You can never be too thin or too rich

[Byker28i]

Mine was 1170 when weighed, without those original exhaust boxes it's a lot lighter.

[itsallyellow]

What amazed me most is how heavy the standard bonnet, doors and boot lid are! Also the inner wings are really thick fibreglass.

Weight saving is a scary thing though..... it becomes an obsession! Cutting the ends off of bolts and making sure wiring goes the most direct route possible so there is less of it!! Just to save a couple of lbs!

Mike

[Brummmie]

Mine is 1238Kgs with half a tank of fuel and a bass bin, and a 6.9ltr LS motor, however since then i have ditched the seats and gone for Cobra race seats, this will make it nearer 1200?

[Mr Cerbera]

When I got my '01 4.5 registered in 2005 she was measured at 1260Kg
No idea about fuel level so average probably.

I weigh 68 Kg

[Bigadz]

I should mention I have since realised I haven't actually got a true weight after all!
Looking at my MOT for the brake test, the car was weighed at both axles and added together. The trouble with this is the rollers were in the floor and the car drops each axle into these for each axle weight. Being on an angle each axle is holding more weight than normal,
So the good news is my car weighs less than I originally thought! Hopefully closer to Bykers who also has a 97 4.2 with lighter rear boxes.

[Mr Cerbera]

Is this thread the reverse of Penis envy ??

[Mad Mark]

itsallyellow said:

What amazed me most is how heavy the standard bonnet, doors and boot lid are! Also the inner wings are really thick fibreglass.

Mike

Have you checked the difference in weight of a LW Bonnet? Mine is a LW and is soooo so much lighter than the norm.
Obviously I can't check the difference in the weight of doors boot etc as they're all hinged and on stays but would be curious to know if there is a difference.

One day I will get round to weighing mine.

[RedSpike66]

itsallyellow said:

What amazed me most is how heavy the standard bonnet, doors and boot lid are! Also the inner wings are really thick fibreglass.

Weight saving is a scary thing though..... it becomes an obsession! Cutting the ends off of bolts and making sure wiring goes the most direct route possible so there is less of it!! Just to save a couple of lbs!

Mike

Scare us Mike - what does the race car weigh ??

[itsallyellow]

The race car with 5 litres of fuel is 997kg. Don't forget that includes a full roll cage!

Mike

[jamieduff1981]

Envy! Saying that, it's probably lost some of it's creature comforts?

[Bigadz]

Must be lovely having a 4.7 in 997kg of Cerb! I'm coming to see you race(win) at least once this year Mike!

[DAVEY DEE]

bionicjim said:

Mines a 2003 4.5
1120 kg with half a tank

And 1500kg when you get in it! There's more metal in your leg than is left in my outriggers!

[bionicjim]

Dave
You've forgot about my arm/back/pelvic/shoulder how ever it is tietanum light and worth more than your whole chassis