It has been shown many times by drag racers. Also it has now just become a gerneralrule with people dragging their cars.

 

I just pulled out my bill of sales (time to do my taxes), and I found it interesting to see that the dealer marked the weight of my car at 2778 lbs.
Not sure how accurate this is but I have a 2000 180 MQC.

 

I've seen a figure that the 180 FWD coupe is 2600lbs. Dunno if that's accurate.

http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl.../russ9929.html

It seems weird to me that quattro only adds 220lbs? Adding a whole rear axle, driveshaft and haldex coupling only adds 220lbs?

 

That sounds about right to me 220lbs the haldex unit isnt that big really.

 

hmm... Im pretty sure the 180 has a rear axle as well, so I'd imagine it would just be a difference in axle weight.

 

This site will give you some good infor on all the aspects of our cars, to enclude the weight.

 

Heh! That's what I was thinking!

 

You might want to think about lightweight wheels for when you want to race or get some better 1/4 times. I wouldnt use these as every day wheels cuz they are easy to mess up but you might be able to drop 40 lbs or so by getting them. Might cost some though.