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aardvarcus · 10-26-2020, 10:29 PM

I would vote lower cD. Careful driving to minimize brake use can minimalize weight penalty. Inertia isn't the enemy until you convert it to heat.

I would also assume in real life that weight could buy you extra utility.

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aardvarcus Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 676 Deep Blue - '94 GMC Suburban K2500 SLE 90 day: 23.75 mpg (US) Griffin (T4R) - '99 Toyota 4Runner SR5 90 day: 25.43 mpg (US) Thanks: 237 Thanked 580 Times in 322 Posts	I would vote lower cD. Careful driving to minimize brake use can minimalize weight penalty. Inertia isn't the enemy until you convert it to heat. I would also assume in real life that weight could buy you extra utility.