Lightest S550 out there..

[ChromaticGrey]

I have no idea, lol.

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[ChromaticGrey]

I'm lazy, so i wouldn't have gotten out, but i would have subtracted my own weight from the total, haha.

 

[Joe B.]

FWIW, Car and Driver writes about the '15 v6 auto trans, "This V-6 coupe is the lightest of the new Mustangs we’ve tested. At 3588 (curb weight) pounds, it weighs 100 pounds less than the EcoBoost versions we’ve driven." Not sure from where the weight saving derives as I've read the 2.3 engine is about 50 pounds less than the 3.7. Not sure if that includes the turbo plumbing. Smaller brakes, sway bars, manual seats, lighter 17" rims and other bare bones amenities on the six banger could add up, I suppose.

 

[TexasRebel]

Oxford White is the lightest.

 

[Grimace427]

Oxford White is the whitest.

FTFY.

 

[Rickycardo]

I think you could strip a street car down to close to 3000 pounds. There a lot of fluff built in. Strip out the seats, a/c and heater controls, airbags, carpets maybe headliner. You could swap the GT brakes out for single piston v6 brakes. Super light wheels. It would be work but I bet it could be done. I'd like to have the funds to try it.

 

[D K]

Thank you for the responses.

I was referring to taking weight out of a track car. I'm just curious how much weight can be taken off?

I'm trying to see if it makes sense to build a One Lap of America car on S550 platform.

 

[Nomadic]

Probably his

 

[Rjames18]

I got my 2018 10r80 down to 3450 without me in it.
Here's what I removed:
Rear seats
Passenger seat
All padding and interior that was behind the front seats
Catback exhaust (Just long tube headers and yes it was insanely loud)
Windshield washer fluid
Heat shield under hood
Drag pack
1/2 tank of gas

Car weighed just over 3650 with a 1/4 tank.

There's plenty more I could've taken off to get me a little further.

 

[D K]

Was the car 3650 with you in it?

 

[Rjames18]

Was the car 3650 with you in it?

No that was without me in it. 300a 2018 A10 car.

 

[Rjames18]

No that was without me in it. 300a 2018 A10 car.

The 3650 was when nothing was pulled from the car and had just a 1/4 of a tank of gas

 

[D K]

I found some info:

OEM PP Shock Tower Brace: 7.6lbs

OEM PP K-Brace: 10.4lbs

OEM Front Subframe (K-Member): 58.2lbs

OEM Rear IRS Subframe (Empty): 55lbs

OEM IRON Diff Housing, Loaded - No Fluid: 99lbs

OEM IRS Halfshafts: 21.1lbs/each
FRPP Halfshafts: 30.2lbs/each

OEM Rear Lower Control Arm: 15.24lbs - each

OEM Rear Upper Camber Link Arm: 4.65lbs - each

OEM Vertical Link:
BMR Billet Vertical Link: 1.8lbs - each

OEM Rear Toe Link/Rod Arm: 2.42lbs - each
BMR Adjustable Toe Rod w/ Lock Out Plate:

OEM Rear IRS Cradle Mount Bushings: 1.05lbs - each
BMR Delrin Cradle Mount Bushings: .50lbs - each

OEM Rear IRS Diff Mount Bushings: .90lbs - each
BMR Billet Aluminum Diff Bushings: 1.47lbs - each

OEM Rear Lower Control Arm Bushings: 1.1lbs - each
BMR RLCA Bearing Upgrade Bushings: OEM EPAS Rack: 36.46lbs

OEM Motor Mounts: 3.9lbs - each
BMR Adjustable Motor Mounts: 1.9lbs - each

OEM Windshield Washer Fluid Res. w/ Fluid: 9lbs

OEM Battery: 31.31lbs
Deka ETX18 - 17.67lbs

OEM Catback Exhaust: 72lbs
Magnaflow Comp CB - 44lbs

OEM GT/V8 Passenger Side Header: 10lbs.
OEM GT/V8 Driver's Side: 19lbs
Borla GT/V8 Longtube Headers: 14.2lbs per side

OEM Base 18" GT Wheel w/ Tire: 54.5lbs
OEM PP Model 19" GT Wheel w/ Tire: F-60.6lbs / R-64.3lbs
OEM Dark Stainless Painted Aluminum 19" x 8.5" Wheel w/ Tire: 57.6 lbs
OEM Premium20x9 Foundry Wheel: 35.7 lbs
Billet Specialties 17x4.5 w/ MT SR 28" Radial - 39.8lbs
Billet Specialties 17x9.5 w/ MT 28" Drag Radial - 51lbs

OEM GT Cloth Seat: 50lbs
Corbeau FX1 w/ Bracket - 21.7lbs

OEM "Mid Pipes" w/ Cats: 22lbs
MAK O/R Pipes -

OEM GT Base 14" Front Brake Kit (Rotor/Caliper/Pads) - 43.8lbs per side (87.6lbs total L+R)
OEM GT PP 15" Front Brake Kit (Rotor/Caliper/Pads): - 47.2lbs per side (94.4lbs total L+R)
Aerospace 13" Lightweight Street Brakes (Rotor/Caliper/Pads/Brackets) - 19.4lbs per side (38.8lbs total L/R)

OEM GT 14" Base Front Rotor: 28.56lbs (57.12lbs pair)
OEM GT PP 15" Front Rotor: 33.4lbs (66.8lbs pair)
Aerospace 13" Lightweight Street Rotor - 14.3lbs (28.6lbs pair)

OEM GT Base Front Caliper: 15.24lbs
OEM GT PP Front Caliper: 13.8lbs
Aerospace Lightweight Front Caliper - 5.1lbs (10.2lbs pair)

OEM Front Sway Bar: 12.7lbs

OEM Front V8/GT Coil Springs: 4.8lbs - each
BMR Drag Front Springs: 3.95lbs - each
BMR Performance Front Springs: 4.8lbs - each
BMR Min Drop Front Springs: 4.75lbs - each
BMR Handling Front Springs: 4.8lbs - each

OEM Rear V8/GT Coil Springs: 9.7lbs - each

OEM Front Sway Bar End Links: 1.6lbs pair
BMR Adjustable Front End Links: 2.2lbs pair

OEM 2-Piece Driveshaft / Auto: 29lbs
OEM 2-Piece Driveshaft / Manual: 36.2lbs
Shaftmasters Auto 1-Piece Aluminum DS - 19lbs
DSS Auto 1-Piece Aluminum DS - 27.6lbs

OEM Front Spindle/Hub Assembly: 19.3lbs each

OEM Front Control Arm: 4.3lbs each

OEM Front Radius Arm: 6.8lbs each

OEM Front Tie Rod: 2lbs each

OEM Tire Air Pump: 5lbs

OEM EVAP Module/Canister

OEM Engine Sound Tube: 1.3lbs

OEM Engine Coil Covers: .75lbs/each

OEM Engine Cover: 3.4lbs

OEM Battery Cover: 1.23lbs

OEM Plastic Trunk Latch Cover: 2.40lbs

OEM Rear Seats: 30.8lbs

OEM Rear Lower Seat Cushion: 11lbs

OEM Trunk Carpet Cover: 4.6 pounds.

OEM Stock Floor Mats: 2.6 pounds.

OEM Carpet / Complete: 16.5lbs

 

[Grintch]

Look at the race cars for what a stripped car would weight
FP350 ($115,000) - 3450 lb
Mustang GT4 ($235,000) - 3340 lb

 

[Grimace427]

Look at the race cars for what a stripped car would weight
FP350 ($115,000) - 3450 lb
Mustang GT4 ($235,000) - 3340 lb

Those cars are full of safety equipment and datalogging gear that most enthusiasts could do without. Also stated weights are likely not exact nor considering standard fuel tanks or ballast to fit into a specific class.

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