whats yer gas mileage? [90q]

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On the highway, I routinely get just above 33 MPG in my 87.5 CGT (NG code). I tend to cruise between 70-80 MPH...

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build
SE Virginia


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> From: Tony Lum <tlum at flash.net>
> Date: 2003/02/27 Thu PM 05:56:40 EST
> To: "no1of consequence" <iin10ded at hotmail.com>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: whats yer gas mileage? [90q]
>
> At 06:49 PM 2/27/03 +0000, you wrote:
>
> >search of the archives yeilded nada on this. what do people observe as
> >average gas mileage for an I-5 90q?
> >
> >the mostly combustible swill they hock as 'premium' here in californiacate
> >just shot to 2.40 and i'm about to become a full time bikecommuter.
> >
> >thanx,
> >jim
> >
> >88 90q thirsty
> >90 zx10 not so thirsty
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> The same engine (NG) in a 87.5 coupe GT will get you 28-32 MPG, but then it
> only weighs about 2500 lbs.  You can run 89 octane if you drive with a
> light foot, but I just paid 2.03 for it today.  You could even run regular
> (87), the ignition is fully electronic and will switch ignition maps to
> regular and retard the advance.  Just don't expect much (any?) power out of it.
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> -Tony
> urq #DA900302
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