A new personal record today! I went under the magical 3L mark, where I didn't get through, until now. Reinstalled the grill block, wheater and traffic conditions were perfect, as I've been also perfecting my driving style. Not using pulse and glide or coasting with engine off, just maintaining steady speeds on flat roads, using momentum going downhill to get back uphill, anticipate all situations and minimize braking and shifting. I must say
the average speed remains quite high this way, as I keep the car rolling in gear while other traffic comes to a standstill.
Result: 84 MPG or 2.8L/100km
Distance: 53 miles
Average speed: 47 MPH
Weather: sunny 24°C, 9 MPH wind NW
70% highway at 59 MPH
The car received a thank you in the form of a bonnet pat -> "thank you my friend" He did a fantastic job, even with a weight penalty in the form of a passenger! And that passenger was blown away about that consumption figure, I may have convinced him to hypermiling ...
After 1125 km or 699 miles, 39.89 liters or 10.5 gallons went into the tank. That's 66.3 MPG or 3.5L/100km. It seems pretty illogical but I don't mind! The less I pay attention and the more I disadvantage the car, the better the numbers! People would almost think that I'm cheating but no. It simply indicates that there is enormous potential in this funny little engine.
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