Weight difference auto vs 6spd? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-18-2012, 07:29 PM

I couldn't believe that my race weight was 4400lbs!!! That is crazy for a performance car. I have the heaviest configuration(auto + sunroof) and I weigh 230 so I was wondering what a 6spd/no sunroof car weighs. Easy weight reduction of all contents in the trunk (pump, carpet, mat) which was maybe 15lbs is the only thing I could do to lower the race weight. There was a nice LED scale at MIR.

Stack4 · 11-18-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

I couldn't believe that my race weight was 4400lbs!!! That is crazy for a performance sedan. I have the heaviest configuration(auto + sunroof) and I weigh 230 so I was wondering what a 6spd/no sunroof car weighs. Easy weight reduction of all contents in the trunk (pump, carpet, mat) which was maybe 15lbs is the only thing I could do to lower the race weight. There was a nice LED scale at MIR.

Sedan?

AIminiS10 · 11-18-2012, 08:37 PM

I weighed mine at Beaver Springs Dragway and with me out of it; weighed in at 4210.

My ZL1 is a 6 spd, no sunroof

ZL1 Spoked · 11-18-2012, 09:36 PM

My ZL1 is a coupe.

SlugWound · 11-18-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIminiS10

I weighed mine at Beaver Springs Dragway and with me out of it; weighed in at 4210.

My ZL1 is a 6 spd, no sunroof

Same set up with basically same numbers (4215) when weighed at my local drag; Maryland International.

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-19-2012, 05:31 AM

sedan...have no idea what I was thinking...sorry!

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-19-2012, 05:36 AM

tells me that there is really no weight difference auto vs 6spd

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-19-2012, 05:42 AM

There is probably 100lbs difference between the two. You have to remember the auto has allot more transmission fluid in it and then the fluid in the torque convertor. Plus the auto even empty weighs more.

dangjohnny · 11-19-2012, 05:55 AM

At least your heavier automatic ZL1 is faster than the manual ZL1's.

mmarx82 · 11-19-2012, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

I couldn't believe that my race weight was 4400lbs!!! That is crazy for a performance car. I have the heaviest configuration(auto + sunroof) and I weigh 230 so I was wondering what a 6spd/no sunroof car weighs. Easy weight reduction of all contents in the trunk (pump, carpet, mat) which was maybe 15lbs is the only thing I could do to lower the race weight. There was a nice LED scale at MIR.

You could have taken the back seat out, not sure how much lower that would have got you but the actual seat part doesn't require any tools to remove. If you want to go real extreme you could just give me your car and then you'd weigh in at just 230!

The IOM Ninja · 11-19-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

My ZL1 is a coupe.

The Camaro uses a Sedan Platform but yeah that was a strange thing to say...

c4maroboy · 11-19-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stack4

Sedan?

hahaha

BonestockZL1 · 11-20-2012, 05:57 PM

The first time I raced my ZL1 I went right to the scales after my first fun. With me OUT of the car it weighed 4085. M6 with no options. The scale was at Maple Grove Raceway in PA.

11-18-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	Weight difference auto vs 6spd? I couldn't believe that my race weight was 4400lbs!!! That is crazy for a performance car. I have the heaviest configuration(auto + sunroof) and I weigh 230 so I was wondering what a 6spd/no sunroof car weighs. Easy weight reduction of all contents in the trunk (pump, carpet, mat) which was maybe 15lbs is the only thing I could do to lower the race weight. There was a nice LED scale at MIR. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold) Last edited by Stephen12ZL1; 11-19-2012 at 05:32 AM.

11-18-2012, 08:37 PM	#3
AIminiS10 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 - #1564 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 250	I weighed mine at Beaver Springs Dragway and with me out of it; weighed in at 4210. My ZL1 is a 6 spd, no sunroof __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 #1564 1969 Chevy Chevelle 2000 Honda CBR 929rr 2013 Focus ST (daily)

11-18-2012, 09:36 PM	#4
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,130	My ZL1 is a coupe. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

11-19-2012, 05:31 AM	#6
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	sedan...have no idea what I was thinking...sorry! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-19-2012, 05:36 AM	#7
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	tells me that there is really no weight difference auto vs 6spd __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-19-2012, 05:42 AM	#8
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	There is probably 100lbs difference between the two. You have to remember the auto has allot more transmission fluid in it and then the fluid in the torque convertor. Plus the auto even empty weighs more.

11-19-2012, 05:55 AM	#9
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	At least your heavier automatic ZL1 is faster than the manual ZL1's. __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

11-20-2012, 05:57 PM	#13
BonestockZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA Posts: 181	The first time I raced my ZL1 I went right to the scales after my first fun. With me OUT of the car it weighed 4085. M6 with no options. The scale was at Maple Grove Raceway in PA. __________________