For quite some time I have been wondering where the weight is hiding in cars these days.
Came across the following:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/radical-launches-le-mans-inspired-road-car
Now I know that is not an "and" car. I also know that it won't be as comfortable, spacious etc.
I get that it is aimed at different buyers.
It is however about 430kg less than a 12C and it does not even use a carbon tub.
It is also almost half price compared to a 12C.
At 430kg less, it is about the weight of TWO 12C engines less than a 12C.
Before anyone says safety regulations cause a 12C to be heavy, article says this Radical will have an EU approval.
Does any one here know where the weight is hiding in a 12C and is there a known rough brake down as to what the weights of parts of the car are? (Engine, suspension, chassis, bodywork, wheels, fuel system, electronics etc)
Came across the following:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/radical-launches-le-mans-inspired-road-car
Now I know that is not an "and" car. I also know that it won't be as comfortable, spacious etc.
I get that it is aimed at different buyers.
It is however about 430kg less than a 12C and it does not even use a carbon tub.
It is also almost half price compared to a 12C.
At 430kg less, it is about the weight of TWO 12C engines less than a 12C.
Before anyone says safety regulations cause a 12C to be heavy, article says this Radical will have an EU approval.
Does any one here know where the weight is hiding in a 12C and is there a known rough brake down as to what the weights of parts of the car are? (Engine, suspension, chassis, bodywork, wheels, fuel system, electronics etc)