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AusKiwi · 01-26-2018, 05:50 PM

If all you're interested in is fuel economy, then why not try to shoehorn in a GM diesel V8 truck engine with the tallest rear end you can get. You'll be able to cruise around with the engine ticking over at 1500rpm and probably get 25 MPG. Personally, I'm not into muscle cars, I have a Citroen C5 2.0 HDi turbodiesel and get 40-50 mpg (sorry not available in the US due to some weird law), and also enjoy the benefits of the self-levelling Hydractive suspension system. This is a 5 seater car with plenty of power for highway cruising, but sorry it won't do 0-60 in 3 seconds. I'm happy with just cruising around in style and comfort, that's the price you pay for fuel economy, not being able to blow off the Camaros and Mustangs at the lights.

01-26-2018, 05:50 PM	#257 (permalink)
AusKiwi EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If all you're interested in is fuel economy, then why not try to shoehorn in a GM diesel V8 truck engine with the tallest rear end you can get. You'll be able to cruise around with the engine ticking over at 1500rpm and probably get 25 MPG. Personally, I'm not into muscle cars, I have a Citroen C5 2.0 HDi turbodiesel and get 40-50 mpg (sorry not available in the US due to some weird law), and also enjoy the benefits of the self-levelling Hydractive suspension system. This is a 5 seater car with plenty of power for highway cruising, but sorry it won't do 0-60 in 3 seconds. I'm happy with just cruising around in style and comfort, that's the price you pay for fuel economy, not being able to blow off the Camaros and Mustangs at the lights. __________________ Save fuel by treating it - costs 5c/litre, save 15c, it's a no-brainer. Message me for more information.