Re: [alfa] Alfetta GT vs GTV6 weight

[sherwood white <vze2skmv@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

the alfetta has alot less unsprung weight that is what you feel

Brian Shorey wrote:

> > OK, the V6 engine weighs 100 lbs more than the inline 4.  The
> > front/rear Alfetta bumpers weigh about 65 lbs each.  The
> > Aluminum GTV6 bumbers are probably half that.  Anyone know
> > for sure?  Anyway add 100 lbs for the motor and then take 30
> > lbs from the extreme front of the car and 30 lbs from the
> > extreme rear of the car.  Net gain of 40 lbs?
> >
> > Unsprung weight, what does a 185/70-14 on an Alfetta Turbina
> > weigh vs the 195/60-15 on GTV6 wheels plus the larger vented
> > rotor and caliper?
> >
> > Is it back up to 100 lbs?
>
> Fwiw,
>
> I'm not talking about the overall weight of the respective cars.  The
> total difference could be 100 lbs, 500 lbs, or 0 lbs.  If the bumper
> weight differences are the same, front and rear, then it doesn't matter
> to me.
>
> I'm strictly referring to that extra 100 lbs of weight that's over the
> front wheels in the GTV6.  There is no corresponding 100 lbs over the
> rear wheels.
>
> That accounts for a difference in balance.  52/48, 51/49, whatever.  The
> Alfetta feels lighter in the front, the steering is lighter.
>
> bs
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