What is the % weight distribution for a Gen 3 2011 Prius 4 with solar roof?

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  1. Starkie

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    What is the % weight distribution
    Front and Rear.
    For a Gen 3 2011 Prius 4 with solar roof?
    Anyone?
    Just curious...
     
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    Thanks.
    Was expecting it to be closer to 50-50.
    Because of the rear battery, rear Hybrid battery pack and rear gas tank.
    But thanks again anyway. :cool:

    *EDT*
    That link seems to be for a 2009 model?
    What is it for a 2011 with the heavier Solar Roof is what I was curious about?
     
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    The sun roof is close enough to the center of the car that it will have close to no effect on weight distribution.
     
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    Thanks. Yep, agree with you on that.
    Still wondering about my car though.

    And hey, is your "xs650" as in Yamaha XS-650 circa 1980 vintage?
    If so, great bike! I had one.
    Called it my "Jap Triumph".
    Because it leaked no oil.
    And even with rubber mounts, the parallel twin still vibrated.
    The handle bars felt as big as baseball bats after a long run.
     
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    Agree with the "shouldn't make much difference" crowd.

    Center of Gravity.PNG
     
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    It is for a 2010, which came out in May 2009, but the car mags get early samples. As the 2010 is a Gen 3 like the 2011, I doubt the weight distribution changed much. I do not think there is any sunroof but the solar roof.
     
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    OK, thanks everyone.
     
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