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Old 06-24-2010, 05:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

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2011 Ford Mustang 305 hp V6 automatic: 48.5 MPG over 777 mi @ 44 mph



From: 2011 Ford Mustang V6 achieves record 48.5 MPG via ABG

Title says it all.

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In order to achieve the best possible fuel economy, the V6 Mustang traveled at an average speed of 43.9 mph, including driver changes, and covered a total of 1,457 laps at Bristol Speedway. In total, 776.5 miles were traveled, resulting in an average fuel economy of 48.5 mpg – a new record for Bristol Speedway – and not too shabby for a 305 horsepower sports coupe.
Just makes me wish automakers would publish this kind of info for new vehicles: "max range/mpg" (ie. just after top gear engages), also mpg at a range of constant cruising speeds.


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