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1990 UK spec C2, with lighter seats but otherwise stock interior, with upgraded stereo, spare in the frunk, etc.
1345 kg - 2965 lbs (full tank, no driver)
Interesting factoid for those complaining that new cars are heavier, my 2018 GT3 (touring spec, carbon ceramic brakes, light weight buckets) is 1401 kg!
I did an initial weight to HP comparison of the 964 to a new 911 S. As I wanted to know what the HP to weight difference was. Anyway to make a long story shorter I came up with an end number for weight reduction on the 964.
I figure that for every 10lbs/4.5kg removed you theoretically gain 1 HP. 100 lbs/45.5kg you theoretically gain 10 HP.
While this is far from specific, it can be a gauge to help determine potential performance if you set a weight goal.
while I have not significantly increased HP in my car I have dropped significant weight and am impressed with how performance has increased.
I'd have to loose a ton of weight to match up to the new 992
2019 992 curb weight 3,340–3,450 lbs
HP 444
7.5 lbs/hp
1989 964 C4 3,252 lbs (haven't weighed my car, got this from wiki)
HP 247ish
13.2 lbs/hp
Would have to lose over 1300 lbs! I've taken a little over 100 lbs out in the interior, ac delete, and rear seat delete. Not sure where else I can lose weight and not go crazy with body work.
Got my 89 c4 a little under 3000lbs.
Weighed in at 2989lbs w/o driver on stock seats and half tank.
Just got Recaro Pole positions so the car got even lighter. Hopefully 2,8xx lbs now.
weight mods: rs carpet, rs door cards, rear seats deleted,sound deading removed, fiberglass ducktail, volk te37 forged wheels.
weighed mine a few days ago
started out with just a few mods at 2960.
after some "usual" weight reduction strategies came in at 2680 with 1/3 tank of fuel and about 20lbs of misc crap inside the car
not bad
I can’t see pulling anything out of my Porsche.But, it is 20lbs lighter. I went on a diet!!!
hahahah.....
I wonder how many fatties there are here spending a fortune to shave 20Kg of their car. I know I could do with losing a bit However, it's a lot easier spending the cash on some weight saving stuff than losing the equivalent weight
I wonder how many fatties there are here spending a fortune to shave 20Kg of their car. I know I could do with losing a bit However, it's a lot easier spending the cash on some weight saving stuff than losing the equivalent weight
Definitely a good point! Shortly after buying my Spyder I went on a diet too, lost 20lbs and I feel great. So I guess focusing on lightweight cars can have side benefits too.
Definitely a good point! Shortly after buying my Spyder I went on a diet too, lost 20lbs and I feel great. So I guess focusing on lightweight cars can have side benefits too.
My sport seats take car of that. They start feel different if I gain any weight.
01-18-2019, 04:40 PM
However, it's a lot easier spending the cash on some weight saving stuff than losing the equivalent weight 
