Top 7 Heaviest Cars: A Shame Session with Stype

Introduction

• Main Topic: Discussing cars that have become excessively heavy
• Factors contributing to weight gain in cars: safety features, gizmos, comfort, electrification

Cars Discussed

1. BMW M5

• Current Weight: 5400 lbs
• Comparison: Heavier than the Chevy Tahoe
• Performance: First M5 to be slower than its predecessor
• Issue: Added power didn't compensate for added weight
• Engine: 720 horsepower hybrid V8 from the XM with a heavy battery pack

2. Rimac Nevera

• Current Weight: 5100 lbs
• Performance: Fast in straight lines, poor in corners
• Track Record: 7:05 lap time at Nürburgring
• Comparison: Porsche GT3 RS is quicker with only 520 horsepower

3. Dodge Challenger Hellcat

• Current Weight: 4500 lbs
• Attributes: Not designed as a lightweight track car, more of a crude, classical muscle car
• Customer Preference: Buyers typically opt for heavier versions even when lighter options are available

4. Bentley Continental GT3-R

• Current Weight: 4900 lbs
• Supposed Objective: Meant to be a lightweight, track-focused car
• Effort: Removed rear seats, added titanium exhaust, lightweight wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes
• Result: Only 200 lbs lighter

5. Mercedes SL 43

• Current Weight: Nearly 4000 lbs
• Attributes: Super luxurious but underpowered for its weight with a 2L 4-cylinder engine
• Problem: Too much tech and too heavy compared to competitors like the Porsche Carrera Convertible and BMW Z4

6. BMW XM

• Current Weight: 6000 lbs
• Attributes: Most powerful BMW ever but also the heaviest
• Performance Fail: Crashed during Pikes Peak event
• Market Response: Selling poorly

7. Hummer EV

• Current Weight: 9600 lbs
• Classification: Classified as a class 3 medium-duty truck
• Safety Concerns: High kinetic energy, risk of rolling over, and potential for battery fires
• Range: 380 miles vs. Lucid Air’s 400+ miles with less battery capacity

Honorable Mentions

• Three more heavy cars were hinted at but not named

Conclusion

• Summary: Weight in cars has increased due to modern features and technology, but sometimes it negatively impacts performance and safety.
• End Note: Importance of balancing weight, performance, and safety features.