fuel consumption

[miguelito]

Before someone takes me to task for previous message re fuel consumption, I meant, of course, 8.2 l/100 kms compared to 29 l/100 kms, I still think in the ol' mpg, from that era! Got my first car in 1971.
8.2 l/100 kms works out to 30 mpg, if my calcs are correct. Better than the VW I had when I was 18!!!

[Hemi57]

miguelito, just in case you have difficulty finding it, here is the link to the European & Diesel section:

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/eur...0c-discussion/

On the defence of the 5.7 & 6.1, these powered cars come into their own cruising the highways when it comes to fuel economy.

Hey, I too convert to MPG very fill I do too . Don't get mixed up with the NA members mpg figures, their gallon is smaller.

[outbacktourer]

Originally Posted by miguelito

Before someone takes me to task for previous message re fuel consumption, I meant, of course, 8.2 l/100 kms compared to 29 l/100 kms, I still think in the ol' mpg, from that era! Got my first car in 1971.
8.2 l/100 kms works out to 30 mpg, if my calcs are correct. Better than the VW I had when I was 18!!!

Just went to Canberra and back today in the SRT, it only has just over 1000K's on it now. 12.3L/100 on the way up there into a very stiff headwind and 10.3L/100Km on the downhill run back. Seems to be doing 16's around town. I cannot believe these highway figures, they are fantastic and I'm sure they will improve. I run 98 Octane.

[turk182]

Originally Posted by outbacktourer

Just went to Canberra and back today in the SRT, it only has just over 1000K's on it now. 12.3L/100 on the way up there into a very stiff headwind and 10.3L/100Km on the downhill run back. Seems to be doing 16's around town. I cannot believe these highway figures, they are fantastic and I'm sure they will improve. I run 98 Octane.

how crazy was that wind today, think it actually made mine go faster

yeh i normally average out about 14L/100km, damm Canberra drivers, they either drive 10-20km below the speed limit or I pull up at the lights next to a P plater with a lancer tryin to race me, i mean come on...only fun is when i go to sydney, the drivers have got to be the Best in Australia, always speeding