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Discussion in '308/328' started by Carsonp, Jul 24, 2005.

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  1. Carsonp

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    #1 Carsonp, Jul 24, 2005
    i think stock theyre around 3300lbs? Has anyone done anything to lighten them up a little bit? what were the results?
     
  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Jul 24, 2005
    I believe the 328 are 3170 lbs. So the 308 may be around that. Can't imagine it would weigh more.
     
  3. Mike C

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    #3 Mike C, Jul 24, 2005
    Curb weight for the 308QV USA model is 3,230 lbs according to the owners manual...
     
  4. wise3

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    #4 wise3, Jul 24, 2005
    my first USA 77 GTB weighed in at 3060 on Moroso Race Track's scales. lightweight bumpers (but US bumper brackets), no emissions equipment, no spare or tool kit in the car, Ansa exhaust, about half a tank of gas
     
  5. Steve King

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    #5 Steve King, Jul 24, 2005
    77 GTB Curb weight = 3110 Gross weight = 3510
     
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    #6 mmrankin, Jul 24, 2005
    Put Euro bumpers on and you'll save 70 lbs at least.
     
  7. Carsonp

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    #7 Carsonp, Jul 25, 2005
    so what else can you do besides the bumpers? Are the seats heavy?
     
  8. Ken

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    #8 Ken, Jul 25, 2005
    Is it me or is that WAY heavy for a car the size of a 308??? I know they have the reputation of being heavy, but I would have guessed 2800 pounds just to look at them. What's a 355 weigh?

    Ken
     
  9. Mike C

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    #9 Mike C, Jul 25, 2005
    2976 lbs dry weight.
     
  10. branko

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    #10 branko, Jul 25, 2005
    Curb weight for my '85' Euro 308 GTS QV is 2956 lbs.
     
  11. enjoythemusic

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    #11 enjoythemusic, Jul 25, 2005
    Come in here dear boy have a cigar you're gonna go far -- Pink Floyd

    Remove spare tire (25 lbs approx)

    Remove AC (60 lbs approx)

    Remove stock seats for Sparco Roadster (30 lbs reduction)

    Ok, go CF body panels (??? weight and BIG $$$$)

    ATTACK unsprung weight :) (see below)

    Brembo brakes w/floating hats and Girodisc rears (save about 18 lbs. increase braking performance)

    Dump stock suspension for Nick Forza (Fchat sponsor) suspension (save 25 lbs approx).

    IF metric rims, dump them for Kinesis or other LIGHT yet rigid rims and better rubber (a crapshoot on weight, but enhanced performance).

    Buy a EURO CAR to begin with, lighter bumpers, higher compression, no cat pipes, etc.

    i believe the car here (1985 308GTS QV) weights in wet with driver (175 lbs) and 1/2 tank at about 2,900 or so.

    Am sure i forgot MANY other 'tricks'.
     

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