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Old 07-22-2013, 07:27 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by serialk11r View Post
I think saying it has 90% of the fuel economy is a bit of an exaggeration. In the city when that giant V8 is idling and running at low load (even on 4 cylinders) it will suck much more fuel, that's a guarantee and it shows in the EPA city rating.

And if you want a more worldly Porsche to compare to, the new 981/991 s are pretty fuel efficient, have a good amount of horsepower, and don't cost 1 million.
Agreed- but when one cuts their engine on the way to the light, it uses zero fuel

The point was highway, for this scenario-as I believe the OP intended.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post381516
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