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Old 10-11-2008, 12:07 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Don't forget that back then the EPA ratings were about as realistic as manufacturer's claimed horsepower was in the 60's.

That said, I think you could wring 50mpg out of it. There's some dirty aero details on there that need fixing, but the overall shape is right about where you want to be.
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