I'm looking for the weights of the Original (60's) Mini Cooper S and
new BMW 2001 or newer Mini Cooper S, in some comparable form.  I know
I've seen vehicle weights Gross or Net, so that would have to be
specified, as it makes a big difference!

(Bonus $3 if you can find a weight for a 70's Honda 600 in the same format)

(By the way, I have never done this before, so let me know if I am
doing something wrong!) :)

Hello.

Here are the weights of the various original Mini Cooper models:

Weight (Cooper 997cc, 998cc, rubber cone) 1,400 lb (635 kg)
Weight (Cooper 997cc, 998cc, hydrolastic) 1,433 lb (650 kg)
Weight (Cooper S, rubber cone)     1,411 lb (640 kg) approx.
Weight (Cooper S, hydrolastic)     1,540 lb (698 kg) approx.

source: MiniMania.com
http://www.minimania.com/MM/Mini_suspension__steering_and_handling_data_.htm

Thus, the Cooper S weighed either  1,411 lb (640 kg) or 1,540 lb (698
kg), depending upon the suspension.  The rubber cone suspense was used
until 1964.  After that, the hydroelastic suspension was used.
see:
Mini Cooper Mk 1 & Mk 2 - A Brief History
http://www.gbclassiccars.co.uk/mini_cooper_mk1_mk2.html

Comparable figures appear on this web page:
Information about the MINI
http://www.dataphone.se/~fixer/info.htm

Note that the term "kerb weight" is used.  This term is equivalent to
"curb weight." See:
DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS
http://www.srodictionary.com/sro-dick.htm

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The new UK-spec Cooper S has a "kerb" weight of 2513 lbs (1140 kg.)
source:
UK Car Pages:
http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/mini/mini-mini-cooper-s-3dr.asp?switched=on&echo=188164008

The new UK-spec Cooper S has a "kerb" weight of 2678 lbs (1215 kg).
See:
MINIusa.com
http://www.miniusa.com/link/ourcars/features/cooper_s/specifications
Also see:
Mini Cooper S specs
http://mini.jbcarpages.com/Cooper/2003/index4.php

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Finally... the '70s Honda 600.

"1971-1972 Honda 600...
... the 1,312-pound coupe"
source: Hemmings Motor News
http://www.hemmings.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/articles.sleeperdetail/id/

1312 lbs is equivalent to 595 kg.

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search strategy:
"weight cooper s" kg 
"curb weight" lbs kg "cooper s"
google image search: "honda 600"

I hope this helps.

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Clarification of Answer by juggler-ga on 04 Jun 2004 21:14 PDT

That last link about the Honda 600 should have been:
http://www.hemmings.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/articles.sleeperdetail/id/56

Wow!  Thanks, exactly what I needed!

Thanks for the tip.

I notice that I typed "UK" twice.  The second figures are for the US-spec Cooper S.

"The new US-spec Cooper S has a curb weight of 2678 lbs (1215 kg).
http://www.miniusa.com/link/ourcars/features/cooper_s/specifications