Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette... weight difference?
10-23-2003, 12:23 AM
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Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette... weight difference? Out of the 3 which is the heaviest, lightest, etc...
why???
just wondering, I haven't really read this anywhere and I am curious as to how much each of them out weights the others....
why???
just wondering, I haven't really read this anywhere and I am curious as to how much each of them out weights the others....
10-23-2003, 01:00 AM
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? Lightest to heaviest:
Corvette Z06 or hardtop - approx 3015 lbs
Corvette coupe or convertible - approx 3200 lbs
Camaro - approx 3350 lbs
Formula - approx 3400 lbs
Trans Am - approx 3425 lbs
Convertible f-body, add about 180 lbs
Corvette Z06 or hardtop - approx 3015 lbs
Corvette coupe or convertible - approx 3200 lbs
Camaro - approx 3350 lbs
Formula - approx 3400 lbs
Trans Am - approx 3425 lbs
Convertible f-body, add about 180 lbs
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? Thank you Nineball, I really appreciate it! Some people beat around the bush, but that is right on the money!
10-23-2003, 01:02 AM
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? The Corvette is by far the lightest. Why? It's smaller, has alot less glass, and built largely out of some crazy kind of balsa wood composite...no, seriously, it really is. It also has a more generous use of aluminum, fiberglass, and even titanium on the ZO6 model (exhaust system.)
The Camaro is next but is a VERY distant second. It's lighter than the TA because of less bodywork and a somewhat lighter interior. It's not a huge difference between these two.
The Camaro is next but is a VERY distant second. It's lighter than the TA because of less bodywork and a somewhat lighter interior. It's not a huge difference between these two.
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? Thanks Colonel! That is also exactly what I needed to know! You guys are so helpful! Thanks!
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? I know which is the heaviest, etc. I just don't remember exact weights of the f-bodies. But this is close:
Corvette - 3200 lbs (Z06 - 3100 lbs)
Camaro - 3400 to 3500 lbs
Trans Am - 3600 to 3700 lbs
Trans Ams always weigh the most at the track due to all of the additional componentry, such as radio controls on the steering wheel, additional controls/motors on the electric seats, headlight assemblies and motors, etc. All those cool extras add up to more weight.
Corvette - 3200 lbs (Z06 - 3100 lbs)
Camaro - 3400 to 3500 lbs
Trans Am - 3600 to 3700 lbs
Trans Ams always weigh the most at the track due to all of the additional componentry, such as radio controls on the steering wheel, additional controls/motors on the electric seats, headlight assemblies and motors, etc. All those cool extras add up to more weight.
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference???
The Corvette is by far the lightest. Why? It's smaller, has alot less glass, and built largely out of some crazy kind of balsa wood composite...no, seriously, it really is. It also has a more generous use of aluminum, fiberglass, and even titanium on the ZO6 model (exhaust system.)
The Camaro is next but is a VERY distant second. It's lighter than the TA because of less bodywork and a somewhat lighter interior. It's not a huge difference between these two.
The Camaro is next but is a VERY distant second. It's lighter than the TA because of less bodywork and a somewhat lighter interior. It's not a huge difference between these two.
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10-23-2003, 01:25 PM
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Re: Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette...... weight difference??? The bottom of the car is in part balsa. 
Very light while being rigid. Hey, it works for R/C airplanes!
Very light while being rigid. Hey, it works for R/C airplanes! 
