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Bugatti Atlantic Replica Project
RABUGGI - Weight Estimate

Ref. data from S10 long bed chassis teardown 09-13-06: lb.   kg.
OE frame, bare (w/o 12 lb. transmission mount bar) 285
129.3
frame, bare (less 6 body mts, rear jounce bumpers, center brace, ~ 8" frt. & back) 221
100.2





Chassis build up -- lb.
kg.
frame (with new front engine mt, w/o transmission mt.)  285
129.3
transmission mount & braces 18
8.2
rear axle complete with drums 166
75.3
rear leaf spring assemblies (new - Belltech) 58 (both) 26.3
leaf spring plates, U-bolts, nuts 10 (both) 4.5
front control arms (lower, upper & shaft) 40 (20 ea. side) 18.1
spindle, rotor, caliper 78 (39 ea. side) 35.4
front springs (new - Belltech) 23 (both) 10.4
front & rear drop shocks (Belltech) 18 (four) 8.2
rear bump stops 5 (two) 2.3
front sway bar & mounts 14
5.0
steering linkage & gearbox 45
20.4
Chassis (w/o engine & transmission) -- 760 760 lb. 344.7 344.7 kg.
wheels, KO hubs & nuts, tires: 4 x (36+5+29 lb.) 280
127.0
engine & transmission (incl. mounts, air filt., no oil) 422 (~350+72) 191.4
3.5 qt. engine oil, ~2 qt. Dexron II ATF 10
4.5
Driveshaft (2.5” steel) & U-joints 12 (OE: 17.5 lb) 5.4
fuel tank, filler pipe, cap 27 (OE: 25 lb) 12.2
fuel tank mount parts 17
7.7
tank rear guard cross beam 12
5.4
exh. pipe, cat., muffler, pipes assy, clamps, hangers 38
17.2
radiator mount brackets, braces, hoses 7
3.2
radiator, shroud, 11 qt. coolant (13+4+22 lb.) 39 (OE: 7 lb dry) 17.7
steering shafts, U-joints, bearings, wheel, hub 11 (OE whl: 20 lb) 5.0
pedals/bkt, braces, master cyls., lines, ~32 oz. fluid 21 (OE: 24 lb) 9.5
hand brake lever assembly, bolts, boots 3
1.4
Total rolling chassis -- 899 1,659 lb. 407.8 752.5 kg.
4 body mounts & bolts (S10 cab OE) 6   2.7
body shell & floorbd. bonded (w/o doors, hinges) 157
71.2
doors (w/o windows, hinges, latches), 12 lb. ea. 24
10.9
back hatch (w/ forward tabs) 8
3.6
door & hatch weatherstrip, 31.3 ft. @4 lb./25 ft. 5
2.3
cowl vent flaps & linkage 5
2.3
door hinges, d'blers, latches, h'dles, snubbers, bolts 11
5.0
windshield, side, rear glass, gaskets 37
16.8
radiator shell, steel braces, bolts, fake cap 28
12.7
hood panels, hinges, hooks, side mesh 20
9.1
hood side beams - steel (2) 14
6.4
rear fenders 14 lb. ea., bolts, braces, shields 3 lb. 31
14.1
front fenders 50, bolts 2, struts 3, crossbeam 11 lb. 66
29.9
front splash shields 3, front apron 1 4
1.8
front steel bumperettes & fasteners 7
3.2
dash panel, switches, instrument cluster 14
6.4
wiper motors, arms 3
1.4
size 78 battery 39 lb, tray, braces, cable 7 lb. 46
20.9
carbon canister, hoses, screws 3
1.4
ECM, DRAC, mtg. plate, screws 2
0.9
lights, wiring (headlights 8 lb. pair) 23
10.4
seat belts, retractors, bolts (S10 OE) 8
3.6
seats, sliders, bolts 38
17.2
aux. latches (door, hatch) 3
1.4
door / hatch upholstered trim panels 11
5.0
13 gal. full fuel 78
35.4
est. finish paint 30
13.6
est. carpet, headliner 30
13.6
onboard lead knock-off hammer 4
1.8
allowance for bits overlooked along the way 50
22.7
Total body -- 766
347.5
Estimated total curb weight --
2,425 lb.
1,100 kg.


Ruggles Scales
[05-07-17] Homemade "Ruggles Scales"
Ruggles Scales
[05-08-17] Assembled weight check... The tire pad load is 3x the bathroom scale reading.


[08-31-22] Curb weight data update to reflect various minor upgrades...
R.F.: 564 lb. R.R.: 665 lb.
weight side view
L.F.: 592 lb. L.R.: 610 lb.
Front Total: 1,156 lb. (48%) Rear Total: 1,275 lb. (52%)
Total curb weight: 2,431 lb. (1,103 kg.)


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