Who’s Got the Lightest Car Here?

"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu) 10/10/2018 at 14:15 • Filed to: Toyota MR2, Mustang

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Less car is more fun, right?

My MR2 is around ~2800 lbs, but I used to drive a 1500 lb MG Midget convertible. Post the lightest car you own, and the lightest you’ve ever driven :D

MarquetteLa > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:17

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2,224 lbs without the hardtop.

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Nibby > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:19

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2018 F150 so I win

Mercedes Streeter > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:21

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Only one of my cars weigh more than 2k pounds. The lightest is my first gen 450, which weighs about 1,600lb. ;)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:22

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The guy with the Morgan 3-Wheeler, clearly. ~1200 lbs.

Chuckles > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:25

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2100 pounds until I sit my fat ass in it:

2363 pounds without me:

TeamPunkassRacing > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:25

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my ND club weighs something like 2, 450. I think my former ‘91 Miata was the lightest I’ve owned - 2,100lbs-ish

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:26

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My wife’s car weigh s 2,700

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Mercedes Streeter 10/10/2018 at 14:26

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No fair!

CalzoneGolem > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:27

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Not sure how much it weighs but I’ve got an 1982 s-10 frame with a 4.3 v6 and a model a body.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:30

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Lightest I own:

Lexus LS400 @ 3759l bs. ( The ISF weighs 3806 and the RX 3870)

Lightest I have driven:

Citroen 2cv @ 1323 LBS

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/10/2018 at 14:31

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I missed the Morgan weight by just over 100lbs with a 2 cv so if he doesn’t show up I might just win that category .

HammerheadFistpunch > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:34

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My current ride weighs more than half a ton more than your two light cares combined. Its the lighter of my 2 cars. I lose. Lightest I’ve owned was a Gen 1 rav4. They weighed a touch under 2800.

whatisthatsound > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:35

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My morgan is 1200lbs. My Elise SC was 2k.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:35

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My ‘murica-spec 4C is not as light as its CF tub would suggest... 2465 lb.

The lightest car I’ve driven is probably not much lighter.  NC MX-5, 2450 lb.

Future next gen S2000 owner > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:35

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About 425 lbs wet.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:35

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~2600 lbs. And that’s with 4x4 and a proper low-range  transfer case.

lone_liberal > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:35

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The Camaro is about 3400lbs, the Mariner is ... actually about the same?  Go figure.

Arrivederci > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:36

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I think my S3 is about 3450lbs, so not too porky. My wife’s Sorento is about 4000lbs . The lightest car I’ve ever owned was my NC Miata at about 2500lbs. Really no clue on the lightest I’ve ever driven - maybe the ND Miata ?

Zaxbys > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:36

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~550 lbs before I swing a leg over it.

*nervously hopes Miss Mercedes doesn’t see this*

I think I test drove a Festiva once (I honestly can’t remember anything other than getting the carbed engine to fire) , so that or an Aveo would be the lightest for me.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:37

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Supermoto: 230lbs wet.

promoted by the color red > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:42

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Lightest owned: Miata, 2332 lbs

Lightest driven: Baja SAE car, about 500-1000 lbs wet.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:43

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I’m not winning with my 4, 224 pound Taurus SHO.

Lightest car I’ve driven? Me-thinks my dads 1980's VW Rabbit Diesel at ~1,750 pounds. That’s at least the lightest I can remember.

Sovande > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:43

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I have a 1985 Nissan 720 which weighs in at a whopping 2,560 lbs.

1987 El Camino is 3300 lbs

2008 Volvo C30 is about 3,000 lbs

2018 Marin Nicasio RC is about 31 lbs

1979 Tripp Angler is about 5,500 pounds with the diesel engine.

Chinny Raccoon > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:43

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910kg/2006lbs

975kg/2150lbs, the heavyweight.

Maxima Speed > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:47

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My 2004  Toyota Solara V6   is supposed to be 3439lbs. Mind boggling that they made a two door car that heavy.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:51

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The lightest I own is my wife’s Matrix which is just under 3000 lbs (the ‘69 vette is a close second at just over 3000 lbs)

The lightest I’ve driven not including motorcycles is my Geo Metro at 1585 lbs

way2blu does a rev update > Maxima Speed 10/10/2018 at 14:54

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The Mustang pictured above is around 3600 lbs, and it’s just a V6.

Coupes in general actually can weigh more. The C63S AMG coupe weighs more than its sedan counterpart :P

Takuro Spirit > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:57

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Me. I can lift it off the ground and onto jack stands , and have many times.

*when the front end and most other parts are no longer attached

Maxima Speed > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:57

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That means Solara > Mustang? Yay!!!

Nothing > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 14:59

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* Looks in garage*

Not  me. Lightest I’ve owned I’m guessing would be my 1985 CRX Si. Maybe the ‘82 Sentra has that beat, though.

Tareim - V8 powered > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:07

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Current car (BMW 125i) 1, 475 kg

Lightest I've owned, VX220 870kg

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:08

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I got to “drive” the 1903 Packard Grey Wolf racecar when I worked at the Packard Museum in Dayton, Ohio while I was in college.

We needed to move it between buildings, and I was the smallest person in the group, so I had to ride along and steer while holding the clutch in as the car was in need of some restoration and would not shift out of gear, nor did it run.

~1,300 pounds

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=38061

deekster_caddy > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:10

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I’m fairly sure my MG is less than 1500.

Cé hé sin > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:14

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My only car and the lightest that I’ve owned.

As for the lightest I’ve driven, might be the same one. A little under 900kg.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:14

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Lightest I drove was probably a smart car. And the Mustang is slightly lighter than the 330xi.

acarr260 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:14

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My 1981 VW Scirocco S weighs 1,900 pounds without a driver. I think the light weight makes it more fun, because the 1.7L doesn’t make much power.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:23

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My Miata is right around 2100 lbs.

The TA is ~3500 lbs

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:30

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Well it has to be my 71 Z, I think they are 2300 from the factory. Mine could be a bit heavier since someone put a roll bar in it and I haven’t taken anything from it like ditching metal bumpers, fiberglass fenders and hood etc. Heaviest goes to my 52 Dodge at around 6k lbs. 

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:36

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Based on options my car should be around 2,400 lbs. Base model means it starts at 2,300 lbs but mine is optioned with a spare tire and a sunroof. So it's more than a base Cooper but less than a sunroof Cooper S which weighs just north of 2,500.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:37

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My Daihatsu Domino is 600kg which is around 1320 lbs.

AuthiCooper1300 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:40

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I own a Citroën Méhari. Unfortunately it has not been drivable for years. 570 kg according to Wikipedia.

I also own a Mk2 Mini 1275C. It’s supposedly lighter (620 kg) than a Mk3, but I have my doubts. On the other hand my first car was a Mk3 Cooper 1300 (640 kg) but it had no rear seats, no carpets, no roof lining, and no door cards or side trim. Never weighed it but it felt q u i t e lively.

I also own a BMW R65LS (205 kg).

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 10/10/2018 at 15:40

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Lightest I have driven would be an Exocet at 1,500 lbs. If you want to ignore streetability my schools FSAE car is 832 lbs. This years car is on target to be under 600 lbs which should be a complete riot.

Die-Trying > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 15:58

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the vw weighs RIGHT at 1500, right now......i STILL need to add in the floor........

the model T project currently weighs about 500 lbs.......... should weigh 16 00ish when done(v8, manual 4 speed, low slung 4x4,)...........

Die-Trying > CalzoneGolem 10/10/2018 at 16:05

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that should be in around 1800 lbs.........

Echo51 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:05

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2300 pounds or so, probably a bit more due to the bangin’ stereo(mate!). Only car/daily.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 10/10/2018 at 16:08

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Cool!

f86sabre > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:10

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Our classic  Mini is around 1300-1400 lbs.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/10/2018 at 16:10

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https://oppositelock.kinja.com/1829660996

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:18

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My daily is something like 2,680 lbs.

Lightest was the Bradley GT I had for a stint, I think it was under 1k.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Maxima Speed 10/10/2018 at 16:20

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RCF is near 4k lbs.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/10/2018 at 16:20

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womp womp

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/10/2018 at 16:24

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That SHO is a big boy. It’s got 400 lbs on my ISF, a car that is not exactly known for its lightness.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > lone_liberal 10/10/2018 at 16:26

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I had that same reaction when I realized all three of my cars(LS, ISF and RX) weigh within a hundred lbs of each other.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 10/10/2018 at 16:28

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I also got to drive a 1934 V12 Phaeton Sedan on several occasions. But that won’t win this contest. The engine block, just the block, no pistons or rotating assembly, weighed 1 ton. (That could be bunk, but I like it, so I’m going with it. )

‘Murican Iron, baby!

lone_liberal > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/10/2018 at 16:30

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Yeah, it was weird finding out a 1971 Camaro and a 2006 Mercury Mariner, two very dissimilar vehicles, weigh the same. It’s interesting to note that the Camaro is also longer and wider than the “family car”. 

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/10/2018 at 16:30

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Crap. I’ve driven a RHD Toyota bB (like the gen 1 Scion xB) which weighs 1040 kg (roughly  2400 lbs).

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/10/2018 at 16:39

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Yeah, it sure is a heavy beast, haha.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:40

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My first car was a ‘96 Geo Metro sedan, weighing in at 890kg/1, 960lbs. My current lightest (and also only) car is my 2000 528i with almost double the weight of the Geo, 1585kg/3, 500lbs.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Maxima Speed 10/10/2018 at 16:41

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Your coupe weighs as much as my 4 door luxury sedan.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 10/10/2018 at 16:43

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Whoa!

Sounds like bunk, but I like it, too. Maybe half a ton? Looks like the total weight was something like 5400 lbs, so maybe 2000 for the block isn’t that far off (?).

Maxima Speed > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/10/2018 at 16:45

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I probably have less  power as well. 225 HP, 240 ft lbs in mine.

My bird IS the word > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:45

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My first car, porsche 944 weighed 2,601. B eat the mini by some 70 lbs. M y trans am also weighs 2,500 lbs, but it’s currently missing about 900 lbs of engine and transmission.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/10/2018 at 16:48

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I should add, it’s quite amazing it can reach 60mph well below 5 seconds and does so with surprisingly little money spent in mods. In my case I’ve just done a tune (~$400) .

Haase > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:50

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My 1926 Chevrolet has an advertised weight that’s just over 1,800 lbs.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:52

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Slant6 should win this with his solar car. I'm also waiting for antispeed to chime in.

Spoon II > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 16:54

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~1700 lbs! Also, the lightest car I’ve driven, so 2 for 1!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Maxima Speed 10/10/2018 at 17:03

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193/206. But it's through a close range manual box so I'm willing to bet I'm faster.

Maxima Speed > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/10/2018 at 17:09

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One way to find out. Track Day!!!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/10/2018 at 17:17

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How are the brakes? I’ve discovered I don’t like fast cars that can’t stop(for obvious reasons) . My ISF is amazing around town but the Stinger was a bit scary.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 17:24

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We only own 1 car, so the lightest we own is the SQ5. Oddly, almost all the cars I’ve driven ring in around the 3500 lb mark, with the exception of SUVs, a Buick Roadmaster Wagon, and the R8.

EDIT: My father’s old ‘89 Accord is the lightest I’ve ever driven coming in somewhere around the 2700 lb mark.

Pickup_man > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 17:40

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The 924 says 2, 381 lbs, but that one is sold.

The Cobalt comes in at a hair under 3,000.

The 1950 F3 says 3915 (stock w/ 6cyl) the F2 (cab/chassis) shows 3415.

My ‘’99 F-150 comes in at 4709. 

MM54 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 17:55

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My ‘85 base model RX7 lists at about 2,350lb. It’s probably the lightest, unless a 1962 austin-healey sprite is less but I’m not sure. That one I don’t own but I have driven several times (it’s a friend’s) .

jadeoh > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 18:15

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My current car is a whale, but a beast too. I have an E63s Estate that weighs nearly 4700 lbs. I have owned a 2006 Elise (2000-ish lbs ) and a Boxster Spyder (2800 lbs). Crazy to think that my wagon weighs about the same as both of them combined!

CaptDale - is secretly British > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 18:46

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My 1969 Austin Healey Sprite is 1, 574 lbs (so lightest for me by a long shot)

My 06 GTO is 3,725 lbs

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 19:35

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A bit over 2200lbs, with my 180lbs in the driver seat.

random001 > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 19:38

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The Abarth is supposedly 2413 lbs....

The Montero is over twice that....

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 20:03

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914 1.7

2,072– lb

TheJWT > way2blu does a rev update 10/10/2018 at 20:24

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My Fit is around 2,500; my old SE-R was 2,200. Lightest car I’ve driven is probably a Cobra replica

JMKarstetter > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/11/2018 at 02:06

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Another tuned SHO owner here, the braking is not bad on the 2013 and newer models, the ear lier ones has smaller rotors and were not very good.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/11/2018 at 09:06

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My brakes are adequate, but not great and I’m sure in a track situation they’d fade very quickly. In everyday driving I’ve never been scared due to a lack of braking performance. I intend to upgrade them though next time they are due for replacement.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > JMKarstetter 10/11/2018 at 09:08

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Yeah, I want to get a ‘13 brake setup or one of the few other kits people seem to be switching to.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > way2blu does a rev update 10/11/2018 at 10:43

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Do bikes count?? lol. Bot sure how light my fiesta is, but pretty sure someone has an exocet. I’d put my money on him!

JMKarstetter > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 10/11/2018 at 23:28

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I have a 2015 and the brakes are decently good, they could be better though.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > JMKarstetter 10/15/2018 at 08:49

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yeah, I may just price out something aftermarket. I do want to balance longevity and performance though. It is my daily after all.