I would guess that the 48%/52% figure for the Healey is in fact front/rear.
I looked at some road and track tests from the 60s and they refer to weight
distribution with driver in the car, since your seat in a Healey is much
closer to the back would probably be enough to shift the balance of weight
to the rear wheels.
Greg Lemon
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From: <Editorgary@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Weights
> In a message dated 1/4/09 4:19:57 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net
> writes:
>
>
>> My BT7 was weighed in November before the start of the Classic Adelaide
>> Rally at 2580lbs. The car was complete with all carpets etc including a
>> factory hardtop.
>>
> When comparing weights to printed specifications, especially in
> third-party
> reviews, you need to note whether the weight is "curb weight" or not. Curb
> weight is defined as the weight of the car with all fluid reservoirs full,
> but
> WITHOUT driver or passengers. Occasionally, specs may use the weight of
> the car
> with no fluids or other loads, and for other purposes, the weight may
> include
> both fluids and driver. The differences can mean a range of probably 400
> pounds
> in reported weight.
>
> Cheers
> Gary
>
>
>
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