WrenchMonkey
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If I may chime in..I was curious so I took a look at the MY23 Australian Spec sheet and I think you are right. The published weights are really just approximations. On Australian cars there should be a weight discrepancy between the GT and GTS specs due to different wheels as well as a few other minor spec changes.
Looks like standard marketing bullshit to be honest.
It can't be marketing. Otherwise customers in 1 country would be upset if they cared the weight was more than another's country.
There will always be that discrepancy. I can search laws for our respective countries if you'd like.
Below is a snapshot as to why Curb weight is a federal requirement (in the U.S., other countries will have their own regulatory origin). Australia might not have a law that requires the curb weight spec to be precise per model, thus probably using the mass of the heavier trim model and a load rating that is safe for both models.
"Curb weight means the actual or the manufacturer's estimated weight of the vehicle in operational status with all standard equipment, and weight of fuel at nominal tank capacity, and the weight of optional equipment computed in accordance with § 86.1832-01; incomplete light-duty trucks shall have the curb weight specified by the manufacturer."
In a nutshell here's why disclosed curb weight exists:
- Determine load threshold
- Crash testing requirement accuracy
- Inertial mass calculations
- Towing capacity
- Load capacity
- Tire regulations
- Emissions class (fuel / kg) + engine size
- Consumer "fairness"
To add to the thread, are you are able to measure a GR supra and tell us the results?
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