Pcar81

Todd B

The listed weight is the dry weight of a base car of the model/variation you are looking at. No options and no fluids.

Pcar81

MidEngineRules

Some times in the Porsche press kits you'll find references to differences in parts especially things like the LWBSs. Each new car roll out has a press kit published by Porsche. They are informative, although won't get at exactly what you are trying to. You can search for press kits for various cars. Lots of cars use the 918 Spyder seat so chances are that one can be found.

Suicide Jockey

Hey Todd, my understanding is directly contrary to yours. My understanding is Porsche quotes the "curb" weight which is defined as "the total weight of the vehicle, including all necessary operating consumable such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, air conditioning refrigerant, and gas, while not loaded with either passenger or cargo."

Also, as indicated above, to get to the quoted weight I've always understood that one would have to order all the lightweight options available, usually at considerable cost, thus the frequent criticism of the way manufacturers quote their weights as very few people opt, say, for A/C and radio delete.

Todd B

You're right, I was looking at a brochure that listed the dry weight of the car. But the manual lists the DIN and EU weights. In the US the "curb" weight is as you state.

GregWormald

The stats I've seen had both a dry weigh and the DIN weight (which isn't just "dry").

The best ways to lighten the car are to drive on 'no' fuel, go on a diet, and kick out your passenger.

Pcar81

Pcar81

Suicide Jockey

MidEngineRules

It's interesting to know weight differences. Is there a bigger purpose in mind? Fact remains that regardless of options (less PCCB perhaps) the driver isn't going to tell much if any difference. It weight really matters, keep the tank at half full or less.

Gamecock718

That would depend on the driver. Someone asking the question might be the type that actually can feel the difference, or at least is participating in events where the results *could* be affected by small differences. Running said events with a low fuel level could create starvation issues, so that's not always the answer.

michael_l

Don't have too much to add, as this has already been an interesting read. This is certainly something I was following. I wish Porsche would allow us to spec and build an extra lightweight 912 esque car using today's platforms. I've been toying with the builder trying to see what options I would actually need or want in a distilled down sports car - and the driving factor when specing a car is always: How do I make it so simple and light that in 30 years it's still on the road and doesn't have a pesky navigation system which is long outdated compared to whatever cell phones are out at that time. It's tough to do in the time of electronic parking brakes, auto rev matching, blind spot and parking sensors, headlights that wash themselves, etc.

Anyways - back on track, thanks to those that posted the comparison weights of the buckets / brakes / etc!

Wine.o

When my SA was trying to talk me out of the power seats (he was trying to make sure I spec'd the things that were actually going to be important while keeping me in my price range) he mentioned that going w/ 2-way sport plus seats would save 40 lbs.

MidEngineRules

My input was in relation to street driving where gas levels aren't going to matter at all. Saving unsprung weight always makes a difference. If someone thinks they can feel small differences in option weight they're kidding themselves.