Mongo

I was just thinking about this statement and it reminded me of kit cars such as the Beck 550 Spyder where a 150 HP 2200cc VW motor can make that little car do a 0-60 in 5.6 seconds. The car itself weighs about 1800 lbs.

Ok, that was back on track....

the first generation 928s up to the S3 were anywhere from around 3,000-3600 lbs. 1987 on up cars were around 3,500. Heavy, yes. If you can get a 320 HP car down to 2700 lbs like Mark Kibort did, the thing will be a rocket (naturally as he and Mark Anderson have proved already). It amazes me how there aren't many 928 track cars out there when it'd be very easy to take a beat up one and make it a track monster. Very few have considered this.

If you are interested in doing a 928 track car, some Rennlisters would be glad to share their experiences with you on racing one. Another good idea is to purchase a copy of Excellence Magazine. There's one issue where there is an article on Mark Kibort, as well as another on a gentleman running Fikse FM5s on a guards red 1985 928. An early 928 would be a great track car since it has much potential and would be relatively cheaper to maintain than its 32 valve predecessor. However, you won't make as much power as those cars, but they are very light enough to make a statement at the track.

Gnarly 928

1000lbs off a car makes a huge difference! 100 hp added? Makes some difference, yes, in straighline acceleration mostly, with some extra velocity, but you still have to get it stopped and turned. Extra HP doesn't help there at all. I'd gladly trade a hundred of my 575 rwhp for 1000 off my car weight of 25-2600 lbs...Let's see...that'd be 475 RWHP in a 1500 lb chassis? Should get right around a track, chop-chop!
I recently added that "100 hp" to my car with a new motor build. I've yet to track it, but I am expecting just a second(+/_) at the most off my lap times. If I could shed 1000 more lbs, I'd easily double the 'projected' time improvment..
Don Hanson

m21sniper

Reducing weight does help immensely with braking and cornering whereas HP does not. So really IMO shedding weight is even better than adding power.

Of course doing both is even better.

Mongo

I'd go for the weight reduction any day over power after seeing how much it helps even at an autocross. Reducing weight on a 944 may be different than a 928 in some aspects considering the weight of both cars; however they both have the same purpose. M21 is right about the weight reduction. With sticky tires and a lighter car, you'd be amazed how much faster the car will feel

m21sniper

Gnarly, i've been meaning to tell you.......your shark is absolutely BAD *** looking.

Drewster67

Borrowed from my thread -

Is this light enough?