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Lightest coupes

We ranked 79 coupes from the 1CARS catalog by kerb weight. The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia leads with 820 kg (1,808 lb).

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No. 1–25 of 79
  1. 1. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Karmann Ghia Type 14 · 1955–1974 1.2 l 1200 (1192 cc) 820 kg1,808 lb Specs: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2 l 1200 (1192 cc)
  2. 2. Marussia B2 2009–2014 2.8 l Limited run · 500 built 850 kg1,874 lb Specs: Marussia B2 2.8 l
  3. 3. Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta 1948–1950 2.0 l 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta 2.0 l
  4. 4. Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex Sprinter Trueno AE86 · 1983–1987 1.6 l GT APEX two-door (gross) 900 kg1,984 lb Specs: Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex 1.6 l GT APEX two-door (gross)
  5. 5. Toyota MR2 MR2 AW11 · 1984–1989 1.5 l 1500 S (3A-LU, AW10) 920 kg2,028 lb Specs: Toyota MR2 1.5 l 1500 S (3A-LU, AW10)
  6. 6. Porsche 911 GT1 1996–1999 3.2 l Limited run · 25 built 1,100 kg2,425 lb Specs: Porsche 911 GT1 3.2 l
  7. 7. Alpine A110 A110 I · 2017–present 1.8 l Turbo 1,103 kg2,432 lb Specs: Alpine A110 1.8 l Turbo
  8. 8. Toyota 2000 GT 2000 GT MF10 · 1967–1970 2.0 l 2000GT (3M) Limited run · 351 built 1,120 kg2,469 lb Specs: Toyota 2000 GT 2.0 l 2000GT (3M)
  9. 9. Ruf CTR CTR I · 1987–1996 3.4 l flat-six twin-turbo Limited run · 29 built 1,150 kg2,535 lb Specs: Ruf CTR 3.4 l flat-six twin-turbo
  10. 10. Ford Mustang Mustang I · 1964–1973 3.3 l 200 I6 (SAE gross) 1,172 kg2,584 lb Specs: Ford Mustang 3.3 l 200 I6 (SAE gross)
  11. 11. Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005–2011 3.8 l 1,215 kg2,679 lb Specs: Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.8 l
  12. 12. Venturi Fetish 2004 VM300 Limited run · 25 built 1,225 kg2,701 lb Specs: Venturi Fetish VM300
  13. 13. McLaren F1 1992–1998 6.1 l Limited run · 106 built 1,260 kg2,778 lb Specs: McLaren F1 6.1 l
  14. 14. Subaru Impreza 22b WRX STI Impreza 22B STi · 1998 2.2 l 22B turbo Limited run · 424 built 1,270 kg2,800 lb Specs: Subaru Impreza 22b WRX STI 2.2 l 22B turbo
  15. 15. Lotus Esprit Esprit I · 1976–2004 Turbo HC 2.2 1,280 kg2,822 lb Specs: Lotus Esprit Turbo HC 2.2
  16. 16. Mazda RX-7 RX-7 FD · 1991–2002 1.3 l FD Type RS 1,280 kg2,822 lb Specs: Mazda RX-7 1.3 l FD Type RS
  17. 17. Mercedes-Benz 300SL 300SL W198 · 1954–1957 3.0 l M198 1,295 kg2,855 lb Specs: Mercedes-Benz 300SL 3.0 l M198
  18. 18. Saleen S7 S7 I · 2000–2009 7.0 V8 1,300 kg2,866 lb Specs: Saleen S7 7.0 V8
  19. 19. Toyota 86 86 ZN6 · 2012–2021 2.0 l GT86 (Europe) 1,305 kg2,877 lb Specs: Toyota 86 2.0 l GT86 (Europe)
  20. 20. Chevrolet Corvette Corvette C2 · 1963–1967 6.5 l 1,335 kg2,943 lb Specs: Chevrolet Corvette 6.5 l
  21. 21. McLaren 625C 2015 3.8 l 1,336 kg2,945 lb Specs: McLaren 625C 3.8 l
  22. 22. Citroen C4 C4 I · 2004–2010 2.0 l 16v VTS 1,337 kg2,948 lb Specs: Citroen C4 2.0 l 16v VTS
  23. 23. Porsche Cayman Cayman 987c · 2005–2012 3.4 l 1,340 kg2,954 lb Specs: Porsche Cayman 3.4 l
  24. 24. Subaru BRZ BRZ ZD8 · 2021–present 2.4 l 1,350 kg2,976 lb Specs: Subaru BRZ 2.4 l
  25. 25. McLaren Senna 2018–2019 4.0 l V8 (800 PS) Limited run · 500 built 1,374 kg3,029 lb Specs: McLaren Senna 4.0 l V8 (800 PS)

Next: No. 26–50 of 79 54 more models with a figure

Method and data

Each model appears once, with the lowest kerb weight quoted for any of its versions. Makers measure weight differently (with or without driver and fuel), so treat gaps of a few dozen kilograms with caution. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 79 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

Not ranked: Pagani Zonda R (1,070 kg) — racing car. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars stay out of the ranking; limited-run models are marked.

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Questions and answers

Which is the lightest coupe in the 1CARS catalog?

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Karmann Ghia Type 14 · 1955–1974), with 820 kg (1,808 lb). Second is the Marussia B2 with 850 kg.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the lowest kerb weight quoted for any of its versions. Makers measure weight differently (with or without driver and fuel), so treat gaps of a few dozen kilograms with caution.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.