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Old 05-18-2013, 02:29 PM   #9 (permalink)
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interesting

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Originally Posted by Recumpence View Post
The sweet spot is 65 to 70mph as far as expressway driving goes.

Matt
the car seems to be about the same aero wise as other cars that would see improved mpg from 55-60 mph. Is there something about the gearing that makes this car the exception to that rule? I wonder if anyone has a factory mpg vs mph chart to show estimates at different gears.
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