GT350R Weight

[1320']

They could incorporate the aluminum doors and deck lid they developed for the S550 if they wanted to.

That'd likely cut about 40 to 50lbs

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[ihc95]

3550lbs and it uses extensive Aluminum and Carbon Fiber. It's a larger car now too. I believe it uses a full Aluminum front section (A-Piller up) and a Carbon Fiber roof.

In order for our GT350 to be 3550lbs, it would need at least the Aluminum front section and maybe a driver's seat delete. I'm not comfortable with a $59,995 Base GT350. Right now, nothing out performs the GT350 at the MSRP nor is it easy to beat the weight. The GT, ATS-V and GT350 put up the best efforts so far, 3700lbs is hard to do. 3600lbs is near impossible without a huge MSRP change or more content deletes. The stereo and speakers are only worth 30-40lbs and seat deletes are extreme. The wheels can't get any lighter and the brakes can't be downsized. Carbon Fiber sure, for what??? 20lbs maybe? For an $8000 increase? Not gonna get a lighter V8 or TTV6 other than the Voodoo. The TR3165 is just as light as the Getrag... NVH delete saves maybe 20lbs...

There is nothing left but Aluminum structure, Carbon Tiber panels and CF rotors...

If you're being nit-picky about weight, at least be accurate. BMW officially states 3530 lbs for the 6MT M4. And this guy weighed his at ~3400 lbs and and then 3370 by removing the rear seat and with 1/4 tank of fuel. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1041838

I agree it would skyrocket the MSRP if the GT350 were to be in the 35xx range. I would've have gladly paid the extra couple g's for a standard CF roof and perhaps a CF hood (ala C7).

 

[cjgt350]

I still contend the single biggest weight savings will be the single piece CF driveshaft and being rotating mass is just an extra bonus. I am still surprised they didn't use one. 28 lbs savings is very much worth it in the aftermarket for this car IMO.

 

[ihc95]

I still contend the single biggest weight savings will be the single piece CF driveshaft and being rotating mass is just an extra bonus. I am still surprised they didn't use one. 28 lbs savings is very much worth it in the aftermarket for this car IMO.

I believe Ford tested one and claimed it wasn't stiff enough.

 

[krt22]

Well, many of the GTs are also coming in lighter than what is listed, and official curb weight includes a full tank, so shave 75lbs off any of these curb weights with 1/4lbs

The M4 also has smaller wheels, smaller brakes, smaller tires.

One area for quick reduction is typically in the exhaust, stock exhaust systems with steel piping are usually complete boat anchors. Hopefully some of the euro tuning companies will offer titanium systems for the GT350

When I get my car, i will cut out the resonators, fill up with 1/4, remove the rear seats and trunk junk and see where we stand.

 

[cjgt350]

I believe Ford tested one and claimed it wasn't stiff enough.

Well it was frequency or strength at RPM but yes I am aware. They could have engineered one to work but cost had to be a factor. I know of two shops that will be making one for the GT350.

 

[cjgt350]

More insight on weight savings...

http://jalopnik.com/all-the-sweet-sweet-engineering-behind-the-ford-shelby-1720816462

 

[65Terdlingua]

Vorshlag weighed in a 15' base GT at 3595. If you guys think the R weights 55lbs more than that I have some great swamp land for sale.

According to that jalopnik article, its 57 pounds lighter..

 

[Big reg]

Wow it was hard to see Pill was going to side track the thread after his "deductive reasoning" was wrong by insulting the Camaro. Classic deflection tactics.

As far as weight is concerned, if the car performs like Ford is hinting, I don't care what it weighs.

 

[1320']

Please, to both sides, let's keep this thread about the GT350.

Leave your world saving, critical Camaro mud slinging fest to the Vs section

 

[Sasuketr]

Still getting the info wrong since they say the base car will have magneride :headbonk::headbonk:

And you with w3rkn were thinking a gt350 can surpass the old c6 zo6!:tsk:

 

[ohtobbad]

not bad, my wife only weights 106lbs, so still should work good with her in it LOL

 

[Rated R]

The weight is not at Challenger SRT8/Hellcat levels, although not light like a Vette or GT3 either. The bottom line...it doesn't matter for the vast majority of us and how we will be realistically using this car. If you think it matters for you personally, then I'd like to see who employs and pays you for your professional racers abilities behind the wheel of a car.

 

[nastang87xx]

I believe Ford tested one and claimed it wasn't stiff enough.

This is correct.

 

[krt22]

And you with w3rkn were thinking a gt350 can surpass the old c6 zo6!:tsk:

It will very very close even with the extra heft, as they stated, the track pack car is dead even with the C7 Z51. In terms of sound and driver enjoyment I think it will win by a wide margin

But why dont we wait until the cars are actually in the hands of owners/magazines/professional drivers before we start bench racing about lap times no mere mortal will be able to replicate anyway :shrug::shrug:

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