CaptainSensible Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 While its true that 2006 model has a few extra bhp its also a fact that it weighs considerably more than the older version, around 75 kgs so the performance difference is pretty slim tbh. The main difference as I see it is the uprated lighting and interior are enough of an improvement to make them a bit more desirable. This is the second time I've read this on the forum. Does anyone know why the 2006 weighs so much more? Unless there's a free gold bar hidden somewhere inside each 2006 model that I haven't found yet. Quote
JetSet Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Here are the official weights for U.S Models. Obviously, the face lift alone wouldn't add this sort of weight so there must have been several undocumented changes. pre 2006 Coupé: 3,188 lb (1,446 kg) (Base) 3,197 lb (1,450 kg) (Enth) 3,217 lb (1,459 kg) (Perf) 3,247 lb (1,473 kg) (Tour) 3,225 lb (1,463 kg) (Track) Roadster: 3,428 lb (1,555 kg) (Enth) 3,462 lb (1,570 kg) (Tour) 2006-onwards Coupé: 3,339 lb (1,515 kg) (Base) 3,346 lb (1,518 kg) (Enth) 3,400 lb (1,500 kg) (Tour) 3,404 lb (1,544 kg) (Grand) 3,353 lb (1,521 kg) (NISMO) Roadster: 3,580 lb (1,620 kg) (Enth) 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) (Tour) 3,602 lb (1,634 kg) (Grand) Pete Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 the engine has something lke 40% different parts to it; but doubt that would account for 75 kg, my guess is after 2006 new legislation came in so there may be more in safety measures added like alterations to the chassis etc Quote
Stew Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Probably bigger crash bars or some stuff. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 2006 saw lots of regulation changes for manufacturers, everything from emmissions to safety etc. part of these changes saw the end of the S2000 and the mr2 roadster as neither met new guidlines for future manufacturing. Quote
CaptainSensible Posted February 21, 2011 Author Posted February 21, 2011 Cheers for the replies, hadn't realised my car was so fat! Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Cheers for the replies, hadn't realised my car was so fat! pre facelift was fat, facelift version is orca fat Quote
Neilp Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Just like women. Sometimes a fuller figure is more exciting Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Just like women. Sometimes a fuller figure is more exciting and sometimes its a joy killer too Quote
Neilp Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Just like women. Sometimes a fuller figure is more exciting and sometimes its a joy killer too Lol in car world that would be like the rolls Royce range too many pounds spoiling the fun! Will take her a while to get moving and once you get her going you'll struggle to stop her Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Just like women. Sometimes a fuller figure is more exciting and sometimes its a joy killer too Lol in car world that would be like the rolls Royce range too many pounds spoiling the fun! Will take her a while to get moving and once you get her going you'll struggle to stop her some people say fat girls are more fun, they don't get it that often so when they do they go all out; not sure it applies to cars though Quote
Neilp Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Just like women. Sometimes a fuller figure is more exciting and sometimes its a joy killer too Lol in car world that would be like the rolls Royce range too many pounds spoiling the fun! Will take her a while to get moving and once you get her going you'll struggle to stop her some people say fat girls are more fun, they don't get it that often so when they do they go all out; not sure it applies to cars though Lol I'm not talking fat hanging over waist stuff here lol. I'm thinking more along the lines of 350z fat. Packing a big arse but the correct shape, some nice meat on the hips with a well shaped upper front end Quote
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