Re: Thoughts
Originally Posted by
Pearl MCX Man
When you cut the roof off, you have to add more stuff to strengthen other parts of the car to make it safe.
The reason for this is all the hardware required for the convertible retraction mechanism and the connection hardware and the fact that the chassis has to be more heavily reinforced to prevent convertible-common body flex. Windshield is also heavier.
Just my 2 cents.
Yep, that's pretty much exactly it. You take away 200Lbs of sheet metal, but add another 400-600Lbs of chassis reinforcement to keep it rigid (and safe). If you cut the roof off a regular sedan, the doors wouldn't open, LOL. Not sure what the exact weight difference is on the 2017 Stang, but probably 200-300Lbs more. Doesn't sound like much, but it definitely makes a difference you can feel. Especially when you're talking relatively low HP & Torque.
It doesn't help that the V6 has no low RPM torque and the rental cars probably have 3.15:1 gearing as well.
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