Z28 weight

[macwest]

I was looking on gmauthority for the z28 and at the picture that had the plate for vehicle weight it says GVWR is 4649 that is actually heavier then the 2010 Camaro RS/SS which is 4647. Does the 427 weigh more? just curious

Here is the link
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/01/...iced-at-75000/

[2cnd chance]

It's probably the springs or tire sidewall allowing for more weight.

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

It's probably the springs or tire sidewall allowing for more weight.

Something doesn't seem right..... ZL1 is only 4120 lbs and the Z/28 is supposed to be 300 lbs less than it.....

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Something doesn't seem right..... ZL1 is only 4120 lbs and the Z/28 is supposed to be 300 lbs less than it.....

It's gross vehicle weight.

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

It's gross vehicle weight.

my bad

[macwest]

my bad on gross weight brain fart..ugh ....

if the z28 is 300 less then a zl1 ,4120, and a 2010 Camaro weighed in at 3860 doesn't that mean the z28 is only 40 or so pounds less then a 2010 Camaro?

Did HUD and other new options add that much more weight?

[King T]

Motor trend has the Z/28's weight at 3,837 lbs

That said, the 2014 Camaro Z/28 is stripped down to the essentials, helping it achieve a curb weight of 3837 pounds. Sound deadening materials have been yanked out and the air conditioner is gone.

[macwest]

That means with an upgrade on exhaust only to a 2010 Camaro ss it can be equal or less weight then a z28. That's crazy how over the last few years the camaro has gained in weight.

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

Lots of things add to the weight, and this is only one, the Z28 has a diff oil cooler and line's all the way to the radiator, like the ZL1 but the diff is not the ZL1 diff, so add that to the weight, and that is only one part.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by macwest

That means with an upgrade on exhaust only to a 2010 Camaro ss it can be equal or less weight then a z28. That's crazy how over the last few years the camaro has gained in weight.

The sad thing is every time the manufacturers find ways to lose weight for added performance and increasing 'Fuel Economy" (per the Gov't), the Gov't ask for more weighty safety features. 1 step forward 2 back.