What is the real weight

Big discussion going on in the Dodge group about the weight of the new
"porker" Challenger.

What does a Mustang GT really weigh?

How about a Mustang GT500?

Al

Big Al wrote:
> Big discussion going on in the Dodge group about the weight of the new
> "porker" Challenger.
>
> What does a Mustang GT really weigh?
>
> How about a Mustang GT500?
>
> Al
>
>
>
I don't know anything about this guy, but it seems like a pretty good
write-up by Jonathan Lamas:

http://mustangs.about.com/od/modelyearprofiles/a/gt500vschallngr.htm

Complete Side-By-Side Comparison
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 (Automatic) / 2008 Shelby GT500 Mustang Coupe
(Standard 6-speed)

PRICE
* Retail: $40,095/$42,170
* Destination Charge: $675/$745
* Base: $34,803/$38,101
PERFORMANCE DATA
* Base Number of Cylinders: 8/8
* Base Engine Size: 6.1 liters/ 5.4 liters
* Base Engine Type: V8/ V8
* Transmission: 5-speed Automatic/Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual
* Horsepower: 425 hp/500 hp
* Max Horsepower: 6200 rpm/ 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 420 ft-lbs./ 480 lb.-ft.
* Max Torque: 4800 rpm/ 4,500 rpm
* 0-60 MPH: 4.8 seconds/ 4.5 seconds
* ¼ Mile:13.3/ 12.9 seconds
* Drive Type: RWD/ RWD
* Turning Circle: 38.9 ft./ 37 ft.
FUEL
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gal./ 16 gal.
* EPA Mileage Estimates: 13 mpg -18 mpg/ 14 mpg – 20 mpg
WHEELS AND TIRES
* Standard: 20-inch wheels with 245/45 all-season tires/18-inch
wheels with P255/45Z18 front tires and P285/40ZR18 rear tires
* Optional: 20-inch wheels with 245/45 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires
front and 255-45 rear
EXTERIOR
* Length: 197.7 in./188.0 in.
* Width: 75.7 in./ 73.9 in.
* Height: 57 in./54.5 in.
* Wheel Base: 116 in./ 107.1 in.
* Curb Weight: 4,140 lbs./3,920 lbs.
INTERIOR
* Front Head Room: 39.5 in./ 38.6 in.
* Front Hip Room: 54.7 in./ 53.6 in.
* Front Shoulder Room: 58.2 in./ 55.4 in.
* Rear Head Room: 37.4 in./ 35.0 in.
* Rear Shoulder Room: 53.9 in./53.3 in.
* Rear Hip Room: 51.4 in./46.7 in.
* Front Leg Room: 42 in./ 42.7 in.
* Rear Leg Room: 32.6 in./31.0 in.
* Maximum Cargo Capacity: 16 cu. ft./12.3 cu. ft.
* Maximum Seating: 5/4
I personally would like to know more about the guts of these cars and
how they respond to drive train and suspension mods.
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