Advanced Automotive Technology: Visions of a Super-Efficient Family Car

TABLE 3-3: Weight Distribution in the Ford Taurus (circa 1990)

System/subsystem Weight Percentage

Body-in-white 826 25.5

Hinges, locks, gauges, etc. 33 1.0

Body electrics 23 0.7

Moldings/ornaments^30 0.9

Trim/insulation/seals 207 6.4

Seats | (^107) | 3.3
Glass I^81 I 2.5
Radio, lighter, mirrors, etc. I (^21) I 0.7
Paint/coatings | (^10) | 0.3
Total body 1,338 41.2
Base engine 444 13.7
Engine accessories 160 4.9
Engine electrics I (^38) I 1.2
Emission controls I 30 I 0.9
Fuel storage system 1 24 I 0.7
Exhaust system I 33 | -1.0
Catalytic converter I 30 I 0.9
Total engine system 759 23.4
Transmission 134 4.1
Clutch and controls 7 0.2
Final drive (^110) 3.4
Total transmission 251 7.7
system
Total powertrain 1,010 31.1
Frame 99 3.1
Suspension 153 4.7
Steering 60 1.8
Brakes 154 4.7
Wheels/tires/tools 181 5.6
Fender shields/bumpers 90 2.8
Chassis electrics^41 1.3
Accessories 4 0.1
Total chassis 782 24.1
Fluids 115 3.5
Total vehicle I 3,245 | 100.0
SOURCE: Office of Technology Assessment, 1995.