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06-11-2014, 09:46 AM

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In fact, the back of Probe IV could rise six inches while at the same time the nose dropped four inches at high speed, improving its stability...

... by increasing drag (downforce).

Some racecar aero is good for economy and some racecar aero is bad for economy.

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Originally Posted by sheepdog44

Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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