curb weight

noun

: the weight of an automobile with standard equipment and fuel, oil, and coolant

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Almost as importantly, though, Lucid’s engineering almost miraculously mask the car’s curb weight of 5,336 pounds. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The power train allows the 3,170-pound (curb weight) roadster to punch from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and crest 206 mph. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 The e-Address is built to appeal to riders of all skill levels, which is evident in its accessible seat height of under 30.1 inches (765 mm) and a curb weight of 269 lb (122 kg). New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025 Despite the drop in the power, the GTS’ 4,700-pound curb weight and standard AWD get it to 60 mph in a spirited 3.6 seconds. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for curb weight

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curb weight was in 1949

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“Curb weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curb%20weight. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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