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Old 02-28-2009, 01:34 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sean T. View Post
I saw a Pontiac TransSport yesterday and it looks even more aerodynamic than any of tv ones we've mentioned. Almost no front grille and the wiper cowl is flush with the hood and windshield.
The Pontiac had Cd 0.30.It was hammered for inefficient interior space utilization,with an enormous expanse across the dash area to the windshield.This might have made for good protection in a front collision.Don't know.I've got some old road test data,I'll dig that out.No one that I know gets very good mpg with their minivan.The electronic display might show great mpg but never shows up with "tank" mileage.I got the old VW to mid-thirties mpg,but I can think of no one that would put up with that kinda technology.
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