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When you want to make your car lightweight you can use this handy (incomplete) summary.
Great guide for weight reduction and/or weight distribution.
Input from other users is always appreciated, I'll keep this post updated.
My native language is Dutch, so it's possible that you're encountering difficulties reading some part names.
Small parts weighted with a digital kitchen scale.
Big parts weighted with a digital bathroom scale.
All parts weighted without screws, bolts, rings and/or nuts (unless otherwise specified)
Cinquecento - weights (last update: 17/01/16)
A-pillar (apiece) = 195 g = 0,20 kg
A-pillar (per set) = 390 g = 0,39 kg
Air intake (resonance chamber) = 143 g = 0,14 kg
Antenne (incl. rubber / excl. nut & cable) = 48 g = 0,05 kg
B-pillar - cover scuff plate / floor carpet (apiece) = 34 g = 0,03 kg
B-pillar - cover scuff plate / floor carpet (per set) = 69 g = 0,07 kg
Battery box = 90 g = 0,09 kg
Belt (rear - middle) = 426 g = 0,43 kg
Blower motor (excl. housing) = 874 g = 0,87 kg
Blower motor (incl. housing) = 1260 g = 1,26 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - rear bumper = 4800 g = 4,8 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - sideskirt (apiece) = 1350 g = 1,35 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - sideskirt (per set) = 2700 g = 2,70 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - front bumper (incl. fog lights) = 6700 g = 6,70 kg
Bodywork - rear bumper - Sporting = 3000 g = 3,00 kg
Bodywork - hatch (excl. window / rubber) = 7400 g = 7,40 kg
Bodywork - rear window (excl. rubber) = 3000 g = 3,00 kg
Bodywork - rear window rubber = 1000 g = 1,00 kg
Bodywork - hood = 7600 g = 7,60 kg
Centre console - Sporting = 628 g = 0,63 kg
Charcoal canister = 600 g = 0,60 kg
Charcoal canister - mounting bracket = 535 g = 0,54 kg
Cover - belt - rear - (apiece) = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Cover - belt - rear - (per set) = 154 g = 0,15 kg
Cover - ignition coils = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Cover - fuel pump = 315 g = 0,32 kg
Cover - ECU fuse = 60 g = 0,06 kg
Cover - steering column = 169 g = 0,17 kg
Cover - inertia switch = 95 g = 0,10 kg
Dashboard = 5000 g = 5,00 kg
Dashboard - ashtray = 195 g = 0,20kg
Dashboard - cigarette lighter - holder = 29 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - cigarette lighter - plug = 33 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - dials - 900 = 735 g = 0,74 kg
Dashboard - dials - Sporting = 790 g = 0,79 kg
Dashboard - casing (?) dials & heater controls = 900 g = 0,90 kg
Dashboard - instruction manual (incl. folder) = 795 g = 0,80 kg
Dashboard - speaker cover (apiece) = 26 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - speaker cover (per set) = 52 g = 0,05 kg
Dashboard - switch (apiece) = 17 g = 0,02 kg
Dashboard - vent - center = 237 g = 0,24 kg
Dashboard - vent - driver side = 115 g = 0,12 kg
Dashboard - vent - passenger side = 115 g = 0,12 kg
Door container (apiece) = 490 g = 0,49 kg
Door container (per set) = 980 g = 0,98 kg
Door light switch (apiece) = 9 g = 0,01 kg
Door light switch (per set) = 18 g = 0,02 kg
Door panel (apiece) = 700 g = 0,70 kg
Door panel (per set) = 1400 g = 1,40 kg
Door stop latch (incl. bolts) (apiece) = 233 g = 0,23 kg
Door stop latch (incl. bolts) (per set) = 466 g = 0,47 kg
ECU / computer - 1.1 8v F2 = 644 g = 0,64 kg
Exhaust - end silencer - Sporting (incl. bend) = 6000 g = 6,00 kg
Exhaust - mid silencer - Sporting (incl. flexible section) = 2220 g = 2,22 kg
Exhaust - ophangrubber (apiece) = 70 g = 0,07 kg
Exhaust - header - Sporting = 3760 g = 3,76 kg
Exhaust - header - air intake connection = 104 g = 0,10 kg
Floor carpet - trunk = 800 g = 0,80 kg
Foot rest - driver side = 211 g = 0,21 kg
Fuel flap (incl. hinge) = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Gearbox - lever weight (excl. 2 bolts) = 205 g = 0,21 kg
Gearbox - lever weight (incl. 2 bolts) = 237 g = 0,24 kg
Gearbox - reverse lock release cable = 131 g = 0,13 kg
Gearbox - shifter boot = 82 g = 0,08 kg
Gearbox - shifter casing - Sporting = 695 g = 0,70 kg
Gearbox - shifter casing - 900 = 740 g = 0,74 kg
Handle - hatch = 33 g = 0,03 kg
Handle - door (apiece) = 212 g = 0,21 kg
Handle - door (per set) = 424 g = 0,42 kg
Handle - roof - front (passenger side) = 106 g = 0,11 kg
Handle - roof - rear (apiece) = 106 g = 0,11 kg
Handle - roof - rear (per set) = 212 g = 0,21 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (foremost/ above cat) = 708 g = 0,71 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (middlemost / above midpipe) = 508 g = 0,51 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (back / above mid silencer) = 609 g = 0,61 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (fore- / middlemost / rear) = 1825 g = 1,83 kg
Hose - cooling - radiator (upper connection) = 195 g = 0,20 kg
Hose - header -> air intake = 127 g = 0,13 kg
Insulation (battery) = 182 g = 0,18 kg
Insulation (topside both doors) = 450 g = 0,45 kg
Insulation (bottomside both doors) 450 g = 0,45 kg
Insulation (top- & bottomside both doors) = 900 g = 0,90 kg
Insulation (floor & tunnel) = 4000 g = 4,00 kg
Immobilizer - transponder (incl. ring) = 72 g = 0,08 kg
Intake - header - Cinquecento = 1295 g = 1,30 kg
License plate light (apiece) = 52 g = 0,05 kg
License plate light (per set) = 104 g = 0,10 kg
Locking mechanism - inside - hatch = 170 g = 0,17 kg
Locking mechanism - cylinder lock - hatch = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Mount / aluminum instead of rubber (custom) - engine = 473 g = 0,47 kg
Mount / rubber - engine = 420 g = 0,42 kg
Mount / rubber - gearbox (rear) = 490 g = 0,49 kg
Mount / rubber - gearbox (UK passenger side) = 811 g = 0,81 kg
Mount / steel - engine = 1274 = 1,27 kg
Mount / steel - gearbox (UK passenger side) = 474 g = 0,47 kg
Mounting bracket - cowl panel = 330 g = 0,33 kg
Mounting bracket - cooling hoses - cowl panel = 130 g = 0,13 kg
Mounting bracket - ECU = 520 g = 0,52 kg
Mounting bracket - end silencer / tow hook / rear bumper = 1325 g = 1,33 kg
Mounting bracket - engine bay / air intake / wiring = 182 g = 0,18 kg
Mounting bracket - horn = 188 g = 0,19 kg
Mounting bracket - MAP sensor = 123 g = 0,12 kg
Protector shield (drive shaft) = 420 g = 0,42 kg
Pulley - crankshaft - 1108cc 8v SPI = 565 g = 0,57 kg
Rear panel incl. ashtray (UK driver side) = 660 g = 0,66 kg
Rear panel (UK passenger side) = 620 g = 0,62 kg
Rear panel (both sides) = 1280 g = 1,28 kg
Roof lining = 2700 g = 2,70 kg
Rubber - drain heater matrix = 110 g = 0,11 kg
Rubber - paravan (?) / hood = 246 g = 0,25 kg
Rubber - roof strip (apiece) = 240 g = 0,24 kg
Rubber - roof strip (per set) = 480 g = 0,48 kg
Scuff plate (apiece) = 235 g = 0,24 kg
Scuff plate (per set) = 470 g = 0,47 kg
Seat - back (sitting) = 5900 g = 5,90 kg
Seat - front (apiece) = 15200 g = 15,20 kg
Seat - front (per set) = 30400 g = 30,40 kg
Side mirror (incl. inside panel) (apiece) = 570 g = 0,57 kg
Side mirror (incl. inside panel) (per set) = 1140 g = 1,14 kg
Sound deadening - back seat = 102 g = 0,10 kg
Sound deadening - dashboard = 9000 g = 9,00 kg
Sound deadening - hood = 540 g = 0,54 kg
Sound deadening - cowl panel / engine bay = 1600 g = 1,60 kg
Sound deadening - tunnel / gear shifter = 2600 g = 2,60 kg
Sound deadening - floor - 4 pieces = 660 g = 0,66 kg
Spare wheel (standard 135/70R13) = 9500 g = 9,50 kg
Spare wheel accessories (car jack / etc.) = 2416 g = 2,42 kg
Starter - Sporting = 3220 g = 3,22 kg
Steering stalks (incl. wiring harness) = 360 g = 0,36 kg
Strut cover (apiece) = 75 g = 0,08 kg
Strut cover (per set) = 150 g = 0,15 kg
Sun visor (apiece) = 205 g = 0,21 kg
Sun visor (per set) = 411 g = 0,41 kg
Swaybar - Sporting = 3100 g = 3,10 kg
Swaybar - rubbers & accessories = 1074 g = 1,07 kg
Swaybar - rubbers, accessories & bar = 4174 g = 4,17 kg
Throttle body (upper part / incl. injector & rubber) = 430 g = 0,43 kg
Throttle body - 38 mm = 709 g = 0,71 kg
Throttle body - 40 mm = 686 g = 0,69 kg
Throttle body spacer - 38 mm = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Throttle body spacer - 40 mm (incl. 1 gasket & hole strengtheners) = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Timing tensioner = 174 g = 0,17 kg
Timing tensioner - insert = 39 g = 0,04 kg
Tow hook - rear = 262 g = 0,26 kg
Tow hook - front = 460 g = 0,46 kg
Tow hook - front & rear = 722 g = 0,72 kg
Vent (behind rear bumper) = 120 g = 0,12 kg
Wheel arch liner (apiece) = 1000 g = 1,00 kg
Wheel arch liner (per set) = 2000 g = 2,00 kg
Window guides (per set / door) = 178 g = 0,18 kg
Window guides (both doors) = 356 g = 0,36 kg
Windshield washer pump (apiece) = 99 g = 0,10 kg
Windshield washer pump (per set) = 198 g = 0,20 kg
Windshield washer reservoir (excl. washer pumps) = 370 g = 0,37 kg
Windshield wiper - passenger side (incl. wiper) = 330 g = 0,33 kg
Windshield wiper - rear (incl. wiper) = 127 g = 0,13 kg
Windshield wiper motor - rear = 950 g = 0,95 kg
Wiring harness hatch (incl. contact breakers) = 130 g = 0,13 kg
Great guide for weight reduction and/or weight distribution.
Input from other users is always appreciated, I'll keep this post updated.
My native language is Dutch, so it's possible that you're encountering difficulties reading some part names.
Small parts weighted with a digital kitchen scale.
Big parts weighted with a digital bathroom scale.
All parts weighted without screws, bolts, rings and/or nuts (unless otherwise specified)
Cinquecento - weights (last update: 17/01/16)
A-pillar (apiece) = 195 g = 0,20 kg
A-pillar (per set) = 390 g = 0,39 kg
Air intake (resonance chamber) = 143 g = 0,14 kg
Antenne (incl. rubber / excl. nut & cable) = 48 g = 0,05 kg
B-pillar - cover scuff plate / floor carpet (apiece) = 34 g = 0,03 kg
B-pillar - cover scuff plate / floor carpet (per set) = 69 g = 0,07 kg
Battery box = 90 g = 0,09 kg
Belt (rear - middle) = 426 g = 0,43 kg
Blower motor (excl. housing) = 874 g = 0,87 kg
Blower motor (incl. housing) = 1260 g = 1,26 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - rear bumper = 4800 g = 4,8 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - sideskirt (apiece) = 1350 g = 1,35 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - sideskirt (per set) = 2700 g = 2,70 kg
Bodykit - Abarth - front bumper (incl. fog lights) = 6700 g = 6,70 kg
Bodywork - rear bumper - Sporting = 3000 g = 3,00 kg
Bodywork - hatch (excl. window / rubber) = 7400 g = 7,40 kg
Bodywork - rear window (excl. rubber) = 3000 g = 3,00 kg
Bodywork - rear window rubber = 1000 g = 1,00 kg
Bodywork - hood = 7600 g = 7,60 kg
Centre console - Sporting = 628 g = 0,63 kg
Charcoal canister = 600 g = 0,60 kg
Charcoal canister - mounting bracket = 535 g = 0,54 kg
Cover - belt - rear - (apiece) = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Cover - belt - rear - (per set) = 154 g = 0,15 kg
Cover - ignition coils = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Cover - fuel pump = 315 g = 0,32 kg
Cover - ECU fuse = 60 g = 0,06 kg
Cover - steering column = 169 g = 0,17 kg
Cover - inertia switch = 95 g = 0,10 kg
Dashboard = 5000 g = 5,00 kg
Dashboard - ashtray = 195 g = 0,20kg
Dashboard - cigarette lighter - holder = 29 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - cigarette lighter - plug = 33 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - dials - 900 = 735 g = 0,74 kg
Dashboard - dials - Sporting = 790 g = 0,79 kg
Dashboard - casing (?) dials & heater controls = 900 g = 0,90 kg
Dashboard - instruction manual (incl. folder) = 795 g = 0,80 kg
Dashboard - speaker cover (apiece) = 26 g = 0,03 kg
Dashboard - speaker cover (per set) = 52 g = 0,05 kg
Dashboard - switch (apiece) = 17 g = 0,02 kg
Dashboard - vent - center = 237 g = 0,24 kg
Dashboard - vent - driver side = 115 g = 0,12 kg
Dashboard - vent - passenger side = 115 g = 0,12 kg
Door container (apiece) = 490 g = 0,49 kg
Door container (per set) = 980 g = 0,98 kg
Door light switch (apiece) = 9 g = 0,01 kg
Door light switch (per set) = 18 g = 0,02 kg
Door panel (apiece) = 700 g = 0,70 kg
Door panel (per set) = 1400 g = 1,40 kg
Door stop latch (incl. bolts) (apiece) = 233 g = 0,23 kg
Door stop latch (incl. bolts) (per set) = 466 g = 0,47 kg
ECU / computer - 1.1 8v F2 = 644 g = 0,64 kg
Exhaust - end silencer - Sporting (incl. bend) = 6000 g = 6,00 kg
Exhaust - mid silencer - Sporting (incl. flexible section) = 2220 g = 2,22 kg
Exhaust - ophangrubber (apiece) = 70 g = 0,07 kg
Exhaust - header - Sporting = 3760 g = 3,76 kg
Exhaust - header - air intake connection = 104 g = 0,10 kg
Floor carpet - trunk = 800 g = 0,80 kg
Foot rest - driver side = 211 g = 0,21 kg
Fuel flap (incl. hinge) = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Gearbox - lever weight (excl. 2 bolts) = 205 g = 0,21 kg
Gearbox - lever weight (incl. 2 bolts) = 237 g = 0,24 kg
Gearbox - reverse lock release cable = 131 g = 0,13 kg
Gearbox - shifter boot = 82 g = 0,08 kg
Gearbox - shifter casing - Sporting = 695 g = 0,70 kg
Gearbox - shifter casing - 900 = 740 g = 0,74 kg
Handle - hatch = 33 g = 0,03 kg
Handle - door (apiece) = 212 g = 0,21 kg
Handle - door (per set) = 424 g = 0,42 kg
Handle - roof - front (passenger side) = 106 g = 0,11 kg
Handle - roof - rear (apiece) = 106 g = 0,11 kg
Handle - roof - rear (per set) = 212 g = 0,21 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (foremost/ above cat) = 708 g = 0,71 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (middlemost / above midpipe) = 508 g = 0,51 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (back / above mid silencer) = 609 g = 0,61 kg
Heat shield - exhaust (fore- / middlemost / rear) = 1825 g = 1,83 kg
Hose - cooling - radiator (upper connection) = 195 g = 0,20 kg
Hose - header -> air intake = 127 g = 0,13 kg
Insulation (battery) = 182 g = 0,18 kg
Insulation (topside both doors) = 450 g = 0,45 kg
Insulation (bottomside both doors) 450 g = 0,45 kg
Insulation (top- & bottomside both doors) = 900 g = 0,90 kg
Insulation (floor & tunnel) = 4000 g = 4,00 kg
Immobilizer - transponder (incl. ring) = 72 g = 0,08 kg
Intake - header - Cinquecento = 1295 g = 1,30 kg
License plate light (apiece) = 52 g = 0,05 kg
License plate light (per set) = 104 g = 0,10 kg
Locking mechanism - inside - hatch = 170 g = 0,17 kg
Locking mechanism - cylinder lock - hatch = 100 g = 0,10 kg
Mount / aluminum instead of rubber (custom) - engine = 473 g = 0,47 kg
Mount / rubber - engine = 420 g = 0,42 kg
Mount / rubber - gearbox (rear) = 490 g = 0,49 kg
Mount / rubber - gearbox (UK passenger side) = 811 g = 0,81 kg
Mount / steel - engine = 1274 = 1,27 kg
Mount / steel - gearbox (UK passenger side) = 474 g = 0,47 kg
Mounting bracket - cowl panel = 330 g = 0,33 kg
Mounting bracket - cooling hoses - cowl panel = 130 g = 0,13 kg
Mounting bracket - ECU = 520 g = 0,52 kg
Mounting bracket - end silencer / tow hook / rear bumper = 1325 g = 1,33 kg
Mounting bracket - engine bay / air intake / wiring = 182 g = 0,18 kg
Mounting bracket - horn = 188 g = 0,19 kg
Mounting bracket - MAP sensor = 123 g = 0,12 kg
Protector shield (drive shaft) = 420 g = 0,42 kg
Pulley - crankshaft - 1108cc 8v SPI = 565 g = 0,57 kg
Rear panel incl. ashtray (UK driver side) = 660 g = 0,66 kg
Rear panel (UK passenger side) = 620 g = 0,62 kg
Rear panel (both sides) = 1280 g = 1,28 kg
Roof lining = 2700 g = 2,70 kg
Rubber - drain heater matrix = 110 g = 0,11 kg
Rubber - paravan (?) / hood = 246 g = 0,25 kg
Rubber - roof strip (apiece) = 240 g = 0,24 kg
Rubber - roof strip (per set) = 480 g = 0,48 kg
Scuff plate (apiece) = 235 g = 0,24 kg
Scuff plate (per set) = 470 g = 0,47 kg
Seat - back (sitting) = 5900 g = 5,90 kg
Seat - front (apiece) = 15200 g = 15,20 kg
Seat - front (per set) = 30400 g = 30,40 kg
Side mirror (incl. inside panel) (apiece) = 570 g = 0,57 kg
Side mirror (incl. inside panel) (per set) = 1140 g = 1,14 kg
Sound deadening - back seat = 102 g = 0,10 kg
Sound deadening - dashboard = 9000 g = 9,00 kg
Sound deadening - hood = 540 g = 0,54 kg
Sound deadening - cowl panel / engine bay = 1600 g = 1,60 kg
Sound deadening - tunnel / gear shifter = 2600 g = 2,60 kg
Sound deadening - floor - 4 pieces = 660 g = 0,66 kg
Spare wheel (standard 135/70R13) = 9500 g = 9,50 kg
Spare wheel accessories (car jack / etc.) = 2416 g = 2,42 kg
Starter - Sporting = 3220 g = 3,22 kg
Steering stalks (incl. wiring harness) = 360 g = 0,36 kg
Strut cover (apiece) = 75 g = 0,08 kg
Strut cover (per set) = 150 g = 0,15 kg
Sun visor (apiece) = 205 g = 0,21 kg
Sun visor (per set) = 411 g = 0,41 kg
Swaybar - Sporting = 3100 g = 3,10 kg
Swaybar - rubbers & accessories = 1074 g = 1,07 kg
Swaybar - rubbers, accessories & bar = 4174 g = 4,17 kg
Throttle body (upper part / incl. injector & rubber) = 430 g = 0,43 kg
Throttle body - 38 mm = 709 g = 0,71 kg
Throttle body - 40 mm = 686 g = 0,69 kg
Throttle body spacer - 38 mm = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Throttle body spacer - 40 mm (incl. 1 gasket & hole strengtheners) = 77 g = 0,08 kg
Timing tensioner = 174 g = 0,17 kg
Timing tensioner - insert = 39 g = 0,04 kg
Tow hook - rear = 262 g = 0,26 kg
Tow hook - front = 460 g = 0,46 kg
Tow hook - front & rear = 722 g = 0,72 kg
Vent (behind rear bumper) = 120 g = 0,12 kg
Wheel arch liner (apiece) = 1000 g = 1,00 kg
Wheel arch liner (per set) = 2000 g = 2,00 kg
Window guides (per set / door) = 178 g = 0,18 kg
Window guides (both doors) = 356 g = 0,36 kg
Windshield washer pump (apiece) = 99 g = 0,10 kg
Windshield washer pump (per set) = 198 g = 0,20 kg
Windshield washer reservoir (excl. washer pumps) = 370 g = 0,37 kg
Windshield wiper - passenger side (incl. wiper) = 330 g = 0,33 kg
Windshield wiper - rear (incl. wiper) = 127 g = 0,13 kg
Windshield wiper motor - rear = 950 g = 0,95 kg
Wiring harness hatch (incl. contact breakers) = 130 g = 0,13 kg
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