V8 vs. 4 Cyl. Weight!
Discussion
I've been looking into the differences in weight between the V8's and 4 cylinder Esprits. I'm waiting for offical kerb weights from Lotus.
I've gather some weights from my site just to start the debate.
V8 (SE 02) = 1380kg
S4 = 1339kg
V8-GT = 1325kg
SE = 1305kg
350 = 1300kg
Turbo (88-91) = 1282kg
GT3 = 1229kg
Think all of these are kerb weight. But as I've said, I'm getting compareable weights of all models from Lotus.
To me it seems that the difference is only a passenger or some luggage or fuel. I'm sure 50kg ligher doesn't make that much difference. But I sure there are those who know more than I.
Considering my experience with removing the spare wheel (13kg), maybe it does make a difference. I've saved around 30kgs on my Esprit. So once I know how much difference weight saving makes, I might start looking into major weight saving for the Esprits.
All comments most welcome, positive and negative.
kato
Lotus Esprit World
I've gather some weights from my site just to start the debate.
V8 (SE 02) = 1380kg
S4 = 1339kg
V8-GT = 1325kg
SE = 1305kg
350 = 1300kg
Turbo (88-91) = 1282kg
GT3 = 1229kg
Think all of these are kerb weight. But as I've said, I'm getting compareable weights of all models from Lotus.
To me it seems that the difference is only a passenger or some luggage or fuel. I'm sure 50kg ligher doesn't make that much difference. But I sure there are those who know more than I.
Considering my experience with removing the spare wheel (13kg), maybe it does make a difference. I've saved around 30kgs on my Esprit. So once I know how much difference weight saving makes, I might start looking into major weight saving for the Esprits.
All comments most welcome, positive and negative.
kato
Lotus Esprit World
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