Fuel economy

[stevet]

So, with nothing better to do on I 81 for 300 miles today, I figured I might as well see what gas mileage I'm getting. Staying at around 75 -80 I averaged 32 mpg. At the (ahem) speed limit it would probably be closer to 35 mpg.

I guess at close to 130 degrees in the 'office' your mind turns to such mundane things...

Hope everyone got home safe.

Steve.

[slngsht]

Hi Steve, glad to hear you made it back OK.

32 MPG is NICE! The only time I measured mine was on my recon trip to skyline before our cruise last year. on a mix drive that included some mountain roads, and some highway, I averaged 26 MPG

[stevet]

That's pretty amazing, Mazda, considering you've got all those extra cylinders and horses under the hood... maybe its a weight thing (the car, not you :d )

[slngsht]

I'm sure it's not the weight, nor the right foot.

LS1's are generally very fuel efficient. It's not unusual for me to get 31+ MPG in the vette while cruising on the highway.

I doubt I can get close to that mileage anymore in the Rotus with the bigger wheels, and head/cam package.