27.3 MPG

[Laurent Daudelin <laurentdaudelin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 19/04/04 14:48, David.Whitney@xxxxxxxx at David.Whitney@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Matt --
> 
> I'm right there with you, man.  While none of us buy Imperials for the
> mpg, I was pleased to see 29 mpg on the freeway if I keep my foot out of
> it, 26 at 70mph and 23 at 80mph.  This is the 3.3l in a '91 with 4-speed
> automatic OD.  That's the result of a computer that tries to run lean at
> everthing except WOT and restricts the air intake so you can't make it run
> lean when the throttle bodies are supplying max fuel.  My overall mileage
> is 22.8 with 80 percent freeway miles.
> 
> 201ci is a small engine, and 150hp is not a lot in a 3,500 pound car.
> Those are new style hp.  If I wanted hp to weight ratio like the old days,
> I'd need 230 new style.  I have a plan, so stay tuned...
> 

I went from Virginia to Florida and then Louisiana 2 weeks ago. My best
score was 27MPG at an average 70 MPH. So, I guess it's  not too bad for the
3,8 liters?

-Laurent.
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