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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by MannyGMT2, Feb 27, 2006.

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  1. MannyGMT2

    MannyGMT2 Formula Junior

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    #1 MannyGMT2, Feb 27, 2006
    Hi there
    the ferrari web site lists the 360 CS

    dry weight 2600 lbs
    curb weight 2820 lbs

    what is the difference? I never heard of dry weight

    I know curb weight is the total car, with out any fuel
    Test weight is curb weight, plus driver, plus X liters of fuel

    what the heck is dry weight?
     
  2. smg2

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    #2 smg2, Feb 27, 2006
    no fluids of any kind but that is open to speculation on things like brake fluid.
     
  3. MannyGMT2

    MannyGMT2 Formula Junior

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    #3 MannyGMT2, Feb 27, 2006
    ok thanks, i put this post on the general forum too. I can't delete this post for some reason, if a mod could kindly delete it..

    thanks
     
  4. Gary(SF)

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    #4 Gary(SF), Feb 27, 2006
    I think curb weight is with 1/2 tank of gas. Different countries/markets have different definitions, some specify full tank of gas for curb weight.

    GAry
     
  5. racespecferrari

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    #5 racespecferrari, Feb 27, 2006
    "Dry weight" is a very imprecise term. Some manufacturers say it means "nothing wet" in it. Others will say it's without options. Dry Weight is the empty weight of the vehicle or trailer. Dry weight may or may not include the weight of appliances, slide outs, etc.

    Wet Weight is the weight of the vehicle with fuel, oil, and coolant onboard. Wet weight should, but may not, include the weight of the LPG (propane or butane) in the tanks, and fresh water. (Water weight is 8.34 lbs./U.S. Gallon so a 100 Gallons weighs 834 lb.)

    Curb weight, or Net Weight should be the weight of the unit as it is sitting on the lot, without the personal load you will be adding.

    The above is reference to Rv's but it should give some indication of whats what
     
  6. rmfurzeland

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    #6 rmfurzeland, Feb 27, 2006
    Best definition I could find on Google was:

    Curb weight means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment; maximum capacity of engine fuel, oil, and coolant; and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine.
    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/571.3.htm


    Go to Google, type in
    define: curb weight

    Definitions of curb weight on the Web:

    * The weight of an unmanned vehicle without cargo, but including fuel, necessary fluids, and all standard equipment.
    www.lake-link.com/dodge/trucktips/glossary.cfm

    * This means the weight of any vehicle with a full tank of gas but without any load or passengers.
    www.thenad.com/cgi-bin/articleman.cgi

    * Curb weight or kerb weight is the total weight (mass) of an automobile when not loaded with either passengers or cargo. It is generally provided as a statistic about automobile weights, along with gross weight, which represents the weight of an automobile when fully loaded. The difference between gross weight and curb weight is the total passenger and cargo weight capacity of the vehicle.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_weight
     

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