Why does a 280z weigh so much?

[PUSHER]

Was just wondering why a 1975 280z weighs 500lbs. more than a 240z and what weighs so much? Thanks.

[ZmeFly]

larger 2.5 or 5mph bumpers, more emissions, stronger parts, ie door frames and more reinforcement, more accesories. sound deadening. just this and that hear and there.

the 240Z was a bare bones strictly stock sports car. no luxury what so ever.

[PUSHER]

Would it take extensive gutting/stripping to loose 400-500lbs in a 280z? Obviously I wont strip the frame, but what luxurys does it have to spare?

[Zvoiture]

My 77 (that's a 280 here in the states) weighs 2460 with me and a tank of gas. It IS possible to lose weight off a 280 without sacrificing comfort. My car has a full interior, but I removed everything possible. Bumpers, AC, heater core, wiper stuff, spare tire, stereo, speakers. The good thing is, they are considerably stiffer than a 240 and would probably hold up better in an accident. I think a 280 could easily get down to 2200, but you would have to strip the interior.

steve77