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Originally Posted by Scoobe
Keep in mind all cars are far heavier now than they were. Most of that is due to saftey standards, some of it is due to increased wheelbase (length and width), more tech toys, computers and the associated wiring, sound insulation, air bag modules, etc.
But expect to see some trending to lighter cars with the introduction of carbon plastics which have the strength of steel, lightness of plastic, and can actually be easily repaired unlike carbon fiber. Also expect more aluminum construction.
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Market and governmental demands make for larger and heavier cars, and since the M cars are based on standard platforms, they suffer from the same problem.
The only cars that seem to be able to get around this are the exotics - and the Vettes, of course.
However, we're already starting to see new models shedding a bit of weight compared to their immediate forbears, mostly due to metallurgy. I say thumbs up!
Bruce