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Unlike a normal 3500-5000 lb car/SUV/Truck, any additional weight will be that much more exaggerated on a vehicle weighing roughly 2500 LBs(and never was really designed from the get-go to be carrying that much dead weight).
As we know, stripped down Porsche from the factory go for a significant premium just to lop off 100-150lbs(and it's noticeable in braking, cornering and acceleration). Now go the other way throwing 2-3 100lbs bag of concrete...and you have to feel that difference no matter how tight the suspension is. Even with roughly 300HP on 2500lbs on my car, a 125LB passenger changes the driving dynamics.
One aircraft accident that brought down I believe a medium-size jet right after take off had two primary causes: weight shifted during takeoff...and the weight of the average American had significantly bumped in the wrong direction, so the estimate that they were within safe take-off weight was in error. No survivors.
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1983 911 3.3L Turbo(YES, I know the turbo badge is on the right...had to be different!)
1996 Toyota Corolla(der 'clapper')
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