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Originally Posted by vztrt
Reducing weight will by far yield the biggest saving in fuel (according to Volvo).
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That's certainly true. Helps a lot with performance too.
But to meet 5-star safety ratings, and have 6 disc stackers, air con, a million airbags, power windows and seats etc. etc. that buyers WANT, shedding weight is a very difficult (and expensive) exercise.
Take a look at some of the exotics:
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A special version of the Gallardo, dubbed the Superleggera, was launched at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show supposedly in preparation for the next Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The Superleggera is lighter than the base Gallardo by around 70 kg (154 lb) - down to approximately 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) - thanks to the use of carbon fibre panels for the rear diffuser, undertray, the rearview-mirror housings, the interior door panels, the central tunnel, and the engine cover. Even the wheel nuts are made of titanium instead of steel to save even more unsprung weight at each corner of the car.
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1998 DL LTD in
Sparkling Burgundy, daily, mild 5.0L, high end stereo, slow'n'thirsty - 138.8rwkw.
2006 BF GT-P in
Ego, 5.8L all alloy, Kenne Bell 2.8HLC, Nizpro Stage 2 ZF - 440rwkw.
2008 SY F6X in
Silhouette, custom billet parts, beginnings of a stereo, much more - 340awkw.
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