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      04-20-2015, 04:15 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by DarkstarZero View Post
Curb weight on a M235 MT is 3505lbs... I ordered the 228 because it's 200lbs lighter and has better balance (M235 is front heavy).

But the 228 is actually ~400lbs lighter!? That's a big deal and means stock vs stock, the 228 would be faster around a technical track like Top Gear's (RIP).
Again weight is going to depend on options and Curb weight is measured with a full tank, not half tank of fuel so that's ~40lbs right there.

You can't really make the claim about anything being faster purely based on weight and paper figures. The M235 still has a lot more power. In an AutoX I'd expect you'd probably get pretty close.

Of course if you're racing it, just rip out the interior, fancy dampers and you'll shed the pounds quickly.
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