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Old 09-07-2011, 05:26 PM   #6 (permalink)
320touring
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
equation: MPH = [ 60 / (G×A) ]×[ RPM / rpm ]

where:
MPH = vehicle speed, miles-per-hour
RPM = engine speed, revolutions-per-minute
rpm = tire speed, revolutions-per-mile
60 = conversion constant, minutes-per-hour
G = gear ratio, XX.X:1, etc.
A = axle ratio, YY.Y:1, etc.
Yeah I've got a good gearing calculator site that takes those factors into account- really handy!

cheers for outlining the calc though-alway good to see what's behind the figures



I cant find a BSFC map for the 318iS m42 engine online, so I'm looking to see wht folks think would be the best setup..
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US MPG for my Renault Clio 182


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