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Old 07-30-2010, 07:24 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I wonder if this is Imperial gallons? It would still be impressive, just not quite AS impressive.
I suspect you're correct. That would give it a 56 mpg reading in normal gallons, not the convoluted British variety .

I've seen pics and read articles of big diesels in sports cars, and the mpg figures have always been no less than impressive.
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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