Re: alfa-digest V9 #343

[James Montebello <jamesm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

These weights are all within 2% of each other, which is about the best
I'd expect to see from different sources, considering scale calibrations,
rounding errors from metric to english conversions, and different methods
of weighing.  I'd say it's safe to say "about 2300lbs" is good enough.

On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Jorge & Ani Mazlumian wrote:

> > local Alfisti. Need to know the kerb weight of a 1600 Sprint GT, most
> > people think it is lighter that a 1750 or 2000. We know they
> > are the same
> > weight at 2292 lb.
> ******************
> Don't know about the 1600, but the 2000  varies according to the source.
>
> The 1974 Owner's Manual (USA version) says 2305 lbs curb weight.
> The Factory brochure I have (very large, heavy bond, in italian) says: "Peso
> in ordine di marcia kg   1040 (which translates to 2288 lb).
> According to Car & Driver July 72 issue, the 2000 weighted 2335 lbs.
> Autocar magazine, July 72 also quotes a "Kerb Weight of 20.6 cwt (2,301
> lb-1,044 kg) (with oil, water and half full fuel tank)
> Go figure.
> I'm sure John H will cuote differently from his vast sources.
>
> Jorge Mazlumian
> 73 GTV (2350 lbs with roll bar and full fluids)
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