Re: Curb Weight 5kCQ

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>Car & Driver reported a "curb weight" of 3253 lb for my car 
>(5kSQ/5spd) in their 10/87 write-up...pretty close to your 3180.... 
>how much does a turbo charger weigh?????

Don't Really know about a turbo.  But the Actual Weight of a 5KCSTQ is
3440lbs with 10 Gallons of gas.  1980lbs On the Front Axle and 1460lbs on the
rear axle.

>You asked how much a gallon of Gas weighs... I'd guess about 7 
>lbs/gal (any pilots out there know?).  Water is about 8 lbs/gal 
>(1kg/liter =~2.2 lb/liter), gasoline slightly less dense.

7lbs is Correct.


Later!

Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
STEADI RIC@aol.com