Josh, The GVW is the weight of the car plus (payload) what the manufacturer considers as the maximum additional weight load i.e.: passengers, luggage, etc. (GVW minus curb weight equals payload) Therefore the 468 pounds would mean 2 passengers at 200 lb. and 68 lb. of luggage. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxx> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Re: Engine Performance > Date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 1:03 PM > > Okay, > If this is the case then why does my door jamb manufacturers plate tell me that the gross > weight of the car is 3180 lbs? Is it wrong, or have they just taken a 468 lb driver into > account? > Just curious, > Josh > VIN 5102 > > DMC Joe wrote: > > > The factory specified weight for the DeLorean with a full tank of gas is > > 2,712 pounds (1232.73 kg). > > > > DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> > > Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@xxxx >