curb weight

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of curb weight

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Considering the 6,326-pound curb weight, the adaptive air suspension seems like a must-have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

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.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2019

But it sheds more than 130 pounds off of the GT350's curb weight, and adds a host of aerodynamic and handling upgrades.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2015

The downside to its humble DNA is a curb weight of 3851 pounds.

From Forbes • Nov. 9, 2014

As the curb weight suggests, this is not a small car.

From The Verge • Jun. 12, 2014