Weight vs performance

[Craiglxviii]

Thought you chaps might be interested in what user comfort costs a typical car in terms of performance…

 

[davidsl500]

Looks like a very slow single seater car now.....

 

[Craiglxviii]

Looks like a very slow single seater car now.....

I’m in the middle of a mass reduction programme at work. This is quite interesting; it goes to show the parts installed mainly just for user comfort have added almost a full second to the 0-60 time and 30-35’ to the stopping distance. Two car lengths.

 

[00slk]

And without enhancing the engine.....

 

[Uncle Benz]

Hello!

I also have a couple of these. This one is the fastest. 514kg, 165bhp.