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In response to "i always wondered, mpg is meassured at 55, so at 250mph, even considering superior aerodynamics" by zeitgeist

My Del Sol got better mileage at 70mph than 55mph. I verified it on several occasions. -- nm

Posted by Spawn Apr 8 '11, 12:20

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my law school crush drove a del sol. they're girl cars - moles Apr 8, 12:26 3
- Yeah, it was a girl car. - Spawn Apr 8, 12:27 2
  - Um. -- nm - Amy Apr 8, 12:28 1
    - See? - Spawn Apr 8, 12:30
that is interesting. I wonder why -- nm - Epiphany Apr 8, 12:22 2
- the engine works more efficiently at high speed, and requires less fuel per piston - Beryllium Apr 8, 12:25
- The sweet sweet g spot. -- nm - Spawn Apr 8, 12:24
that's generally what they mean when they refer to the difference between city and highway driving, IIRC -- nm - Beryllium Apr 8, 12:21 2
- (Of course, hybrids have a backwards version of that association, but that's not what we're talking about) -- nm - Beryllium Apr 8, 12:22 1
  - No, they try to sell you on the 55mph speed limit by saying you will get optimal gas consumption. -- nm - Spawn Apr 8, 12:23

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