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Old 04-03-2009, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr K View Post
Other than that big engine, what makes them so heavy? FG bodys, race seats, no interior, no AC. Is that 1000 lbs of engine and 1500 pounds of tube frame, 400 lbs of wheels/tires, and the rest that other stuff?
IIRC they're aluminium but wheels, tires, gas, tube frames, BIG ASS CAR = 3500+ lbs.
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