I want to expand on the TIGON GT4 model a bit here as I am sure people will have there doubts as to my 100mpg claims with this engine selection. So let me go into greater detail here as to why I believe its possible and what has all ready been achieved with this engine in other cars!
A while back I read a project build diary that was a culmination of several articles put together by BBC America Top Gear called Project Sipster! In a nutshell these guys modified an old school 1981 VW Rabbit to achieve 84mpg with an MK4 1.9L TDI and transmission swap. Now of course this was not the only things they did to the car to get this 2+ liter fuel economy but it was a solid start to there plan.
There goals were to create a car that could destroy current gas electric hybrids from a cost and performance point of view. There objectives were 7 thousand, 70mpg and 7 second 0-60
Did they pull it off? Well after studying the articles I can confirm that they did break 70mpg and they did hit 7 seconds in the 0-60. The 7 grand mark was not achieved in my opinion as there were holes in there story that did not jive with there final cost breakdown! However could they have spent under 7 grand for the project? Yes I do definitely believe so if they were not pressed for time with deadlines!
Here is an awesome video link of the project I highly recommend checking out =
Project Sipster | Videos | Top Gear | BBC America
If you would like to read in greater detail about this project here is the build diary link =
The Rabbit Sipster: Remember Project Sipster?
So when I read about a 84mpg highly modified 1981 VW Rabbit I was captivated and truly inspired. This story brought back much memories as my father owned a 1.6L diesel rabbit! In fact he used to let me drive it around the farm when I was a young boy and help him work on it. For all purposes this car was the first car I worked on and drove as a boy! So this project Sipster for me was huge to see done and read about
GH