i love the fact that they have made the ls1 badder than ever but i also hate the fact that the car weighs 3,750 compared to the '02 ss that weighed 3,330

i got this info. from a motor trend mag as far as the '02 ss's weight is concerned and for the gto their info is just everywhere

 

How is the LS1 badder than ever? It's the same engine as an 01-04 LS1 in a C5 or Fbody. Must be those fancy GTO valve covers!

 

Well, close but not exactly the same...some slight cam/tuning changes.

 

I think that weight is a little optimistic for the SS. F-bodies with weight reduction will get in that range. I would guess around 3500 for an SS.

 

 

He's referring to the manufacturer's power rating.

 

ZL1 that ss estimate is a little low, my car is 3760 with me and 1/2 tank of gas, I have all the options. But after seeing the weight both the car and me went on a diet, my car is doing better that me though Damn atkins diet

 

yea its a tank...it dont even look big..wheres all the fat?

 

Well, the general consensus is that much of the car is designed stronger to withhold the rigors of driving in Australia - which can apparently equate to the baja 500 races at times. They apparently have about an abundance of not well maintained or dirt roads, and the Holden's are supposedly really good at staying together and not becoming rattle traps.
Also, full leather interior w/ 4 bucket seats, 10 speakers, air conditioning, heat shields all over the place, a sturdy brush guard to protect your oil pan, a heavy looking carriage holding the rear diff in place instead of it mounting directly to the chassis (unibody).
I guess overall it seems to be a combination of creature comforts and a beefy build design.
Dan

 

GTOs/larger muscle cars have always been tanks. See the above post for your question.