curb weight

noun

1. the weight of an automotive vehicle including fuel, coolant, and lubricants but excluding occupants and cargo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of curb weight¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

That’s despite a curb weight of nearly 7,150 pounds, about a ton more than a typical full-size gasoline pickup.

From New York Times

The MR2 has a curb weight of about 2,300 pounds.

From New York Times

Tesla’s 326-mile Model Y Long Range still squeezes a few more miles from each onboard kilowatt-hour, owing to the carmaker’s expertise in aerodynamics, motor and battery efficiency, and to “simple” stuff that’s anything but: Its 4,416-pound curb weight undercuts the Ford by about 400 pounds.

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Since the plant closed on April 12, Mr. Odegaard has worked with a nutritionist to devise a new diet plan for his pigs, eliminating protein and fat to curb weight gain.

From New York Times

It’s a crucial 15 pounds lighter than a Gen II version — although the whole package adds up to 500 pounds to the Wrangler stock curb weight.

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