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May 29, 2003 | 09:03 AM

guionM

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Interesting XLR article

Right down to what pieces are shared with the 2005 Corvette.

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=00745236

May 29, 2003 | 10:01 AM

Chris 96 WS6

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A 3650 lb XLR complete with a folding hard top bodes well for the C6 coupe's final weight.

May 29, 2003 | 12:41 PM

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it says that the 5.7 will still be the powerplant for the vette.. I thought they would be doing away with that displacement

May 29, 2003 | 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by Chris 96 WS6
A 3650 lb XLR complete with a folding hard top bodes well for the C6 coupe's final weight.

Also, doesn't the DOHC engine weigh more?

May 29, 2003 | 12:55 PM

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Yep, I've heard anywhere from 45-75 lbs. more and the 5 speed auto is going to be considerably heavier than the Corvette manual.

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May 29, 2003 | 01:20 PM

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I was a bit surprised to see the 5.7 in the article as well. Maybe they are just wrong.

May 29, 2003 | 01:21 PM

Chris 96 WS6

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You gotta figure the top and its mechanism is a good 250 lbs, 75 for the engine and another 75 for the extra tranny weight, then probably 100 lbs of sound deadening and other Cadillac junk. I know the SLK500 is a really heavy car. A 3100-3200 C6 sounds right.