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Old 02-05-2012, 05:40 PM   #208 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rokeby View Post
Better aero means higher speeds, forget any FE increase:

Lotus Eleven = 40mpg racing a Le Mons in the 50's. versus 6mpg for my early 80's vintage Formula Ford 1600. Only thing better is the Opal eco-speedster at 113mpg. Oh, isn't the eco-speedster based on the Lotus Elise chassis? $$,$$$
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