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      04-04-2014, 07:48 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by ybbiz34 View Post
"Our test car has air conditioning and a six-speaker sound system, bringing it to 3,851 pounds."

These results beg the question, does weight really matter if the rest of the car is extremely well-sorted?

I know a lot of folks get caught up in the weight discussion but honestly, with the technology available today, I think a car's weight is less important than ever.
I agree, but technology can only help to a certain extent and can't cheat physics.

If the Z/28 weighed 700lbs less, like the GT3, I can guarantee it'd be a lot faster around the track.
I race a 335 that weighs 3,200lbs. I can't come anywhere near the lighter cars in the corners. If I dropped even 300lbs off the car, it would be significant.
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