How much do the H-bodies weigh?
Vega: • 1971-1972: 2146 to 2333 lbs (sedans are lightest, wagons are heaviest) • 1973-1974: 2219 to 2404 lbs (new bumpers) • 1975-1977: 2415 to 2571 lbs (more smog equipment, general bloat) Monza: • The Monza varied from 2700-3000 lbs depending on options. All Monza-based models came out after the “big bumper” regulations and emissions regulations, so the weight doesn’t increase much over the prodution run from 1975-1980. • To give you some idea of how options add up, here is some information from the 1978 GM Dealer’s Guide (in pounds): Curb weight – full gas & fluids w/4 cylinder engine: 1HM27 2-dr notchback coupe 2726 1HM07 2-dr hatchback coupe 2782 1HM77 2-dr hatchback coupe 2695 1HM15 2-dr station wagon 2754 1HR27 2-dr notchback coupe 2781 1HR07 2-dr hatchback coupe 2823 Add the following weights for these options: A/C L4 Engine 60 V6 Engine 61 V8 Engine 85 Floor Mats 6 Power Brakes 8 Power Steering 34 Stereo w/Tape Player 11 Wheel Trim Rings 6 3.2 liter L6 71 w/3spd auto trn 12 3.
Vega: • 1971-1972: 2146 to 2333 lbs (sedans are lightest, wagons are heaviest) • 1973-1974: 2219 to 2404 lbs (new bumpers) • 1975-1977: 2415 to 2571 lbs (more smog equipment, general bloat) Monza: • The Monza varied from 2700-3000 lbs depending on options. All Monza-based models came out after the “big bumper” regulations and emissions regulations, so the weight doesn’t increase much over the prodution run from 1975-1980.
