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Originally Posted by fitfan
was no real usefull point intended! - just triva and maybe another way of considering weights of cars. as i mentioned - not a performance metric. just "weight by the yard" size by size, the evora is heavier by that comparision - kinda wierd as its faster true, but less luxurious and less content. (power sunroof, folding rear seats, etc..) common sense would think the evora would be a little lighter - or the relatively traditionally constructed and not so expensive BMW would be a bit heavier.
just think about these things will driving it around
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Actually, I think it is useful as well as very interesting. In addition to the BMW having all the power-operated (heavy) things you mention, it has a steel body. The whole point of a plastic body is to reduce weight and why Lotus and the Corvette have continued to use plastic despite its inherent problems. If there is no weight savings by using plactic why bother? It seems that you get all the negatives (difficulty to maintain fit and smoothness, difficulty to avoid creaks and groans, etc), without the benefits.
The weight comparison to the Cayman is even more profound. The Cayman weighs a little less than that Evora and again does so without a plastic body.
For 2011 the Cayman and Boxster will be completely redesigned. In addition to getting more power and better handling, the 2011 Camyan/Boxster are expected to be lighter by at least 150 - 200 lbs.
I honestly can not understand how the Evora can weigh as much as it does. I was convinced that the production numbers wold undercut the estimates. I just can't see how the Evora can weigh 3,000 lbs. It makes no sense.