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Old 18th July 2007, 13:38   #60 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dadu View Post
I beg to differ, the usual definition of kerb weight is a vehicle in its ready to use condition with all tools, spare wheel etc and a full tank of fuel. There is a European Directive 95/48/EC which specifies the kerb weight as a car in ready to drive condition with the fuel tank 90% full, a driver on board weighing 68 kg and luggage of 7 kg. Any extras or accessories fitted after purchase will increase the weight.
To qoute the same from wikipedia

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Curb (kerb) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo.[1]
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