you guys in the states need to get some diesels!
the audi a6 3.0TDI (wagon!) gets 35mpg urban/highway combined (45mpg
on the highway).
it has 230hp but a huge 450nm torque (335lb/ft)
0-60 in 7s and 155mph.
its the ultimate long distance, high speed cruiser.
On Dec 21, 2007 3:27 PM, Mark Rense <kneedrag@core.com> wrote:
> To add a couple more data points to this thread, I can compare my two very
> differently tuned Tigers:
>
> Tiger 1:
> B382000991:
> Built 289 (Edelbrock Performer + heads, KB high comp pistons, Comp Cams 282
> grind, F4B, Edelbrock 500 cfm carb, Pertronics ignition, stock exhaust
> manifolds, stock air cleaner with K&N element, and 1 3/4" exhaust), 3.23
> rear end, 205/60-13 tires. Car was rear wheel dynoed at 245 HP.
>
> Logbook mileage on interstate (3200 rpm @ 70 mph) = 19.3 (average of four
> trips, all over 100 miles in length)
>
>
> Tiger 2:
> B382001465:
> Stock 260 (stock points, carb, exhaust, intake etc.), stock 2.88 rear end,
> 195/60-14 tires.
>
> Logbook mileage on interstate (2850 rpm at 70 mph) = 21.1 mpg (average of
> two trips, both over 400 miles in length)
>
> The stock car is a more relaxed ride at freeway speeds, so I tend to cruise
> it at faster speeds. The interesting thing is the mileage of the high output
> car, being so close. I attribute that to the engine having a higher BMEP,
> being more thermally efficient, and for better carburetion. I like the
> Edelbrock carbs for their tuneability, I played with the needle jets until I
> got a partial throttle leanness and good response when the foot goes deeper
> into the loud pedal.
>
> For another data point, my brother's well-modified '91 ZR1 Corvette, a
> veteran of several Big Bend road races, still gets close to 27 mpg lugging
> along at 85 mph (minimum allowable speed on I-35 in Texas). At that speed,
> the engine is loafing at 1800 RPM in 6th gear.
>
> Now when they can make a full-sized pickup get 25 mpg towing a car trailer,
> I'll be first in line to buy!
>
> Bugz
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