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Originally Posted by joes407
Not talking base curb weight, talking gross vehicle weight sticker in door jam which on mine says 4883lbs. Those stickers should read very close. I believe the base curb weight though as I was 4275 at track with 1/2 tank , I weigh 200
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_v..._weight_rating
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The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer[1] including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.[2] The term is used for motor vehicles and trains.
The weight of a vehicle is influenced by passengers, cargo, even fuel level, so a number of terms are used to express the weight of a vehicle in a designated state. Gross combined weight rating refers to the total mass of a vehicle, including all trailers. GVWR and GCWR both describe a vehicle that is in operation and are used to specify weight limitations and restrictions. Curb weight describes a vehicle which is "parked at the curb" and excludes the weight of any occupants or cargo. Dry weight further excludes the weight of all consumables, such as fuel and oils. Gross trailer weight rating specifies the maximum weight of a trailer and the gross axle weight rating specifies the maximum weight on any particular axle.
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I swear, either you are mixing terms, or the title of this thread is very poorly phrased.
If you are comparing the weight of the car with the driver, passenger and luggage, then you should probably spell those out separately.
OR,
you can calculate the maximum for Driver, Passenger, Luggage
Gross Vehicle Weight - Curb Weight