[200q20v] Re: [urq] FS: 282 BHP 3B ECUs from Europe

[Mihnea Cotet]

At 16:55 31/12/2001 +0100, Eyvind Spangen wrote:
>On Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:12:13 +0100, you wrote:
>
> >Ludicrous.  The Bus (Type 44 Avant) broke all records for fuel economy
> >when it was launched - it's in pefect mechanical condition and set up
> >every other month.  No way would I expect more than 18mpg above 80mph.
> >At 130mph you're lucky to get over 12mpg.
>
>I once owned a '87 100 Turbodiesel, which easily got over 50 mpg.. I
>then bought a 200TQ, which never got over 20, and then a V8 that never
>got more than 15 mpg. Now, I still have the V8, but use another '87
>100 Turbodiesel as the daily driver..

Now we also have to make a distinction between UK and US gallons...the
numbers I've announced for the 3B engine are in US gallons...and they're
damn true!!!!

A Happy New Year to all listers!

Mihnea