About what I get with an A4 and 3.15 gears also.
c5 automatic-specific mpg question
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Aerodynamically speaking the Targa coupes will get the best milage, followed by the FRCs and finally verts (top down) A top-up vert would have roughly the same aerodynamic properties as the FRC.
My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.
If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.
If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
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Aerodynamically speaking the Targa coupes will get the best milage, followed by the FRCs and finally verts (top down) A top-up vert would have roughly the same aerodynamic properties as the FRC.
My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.
If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
My 97 has been slightly modified including larger 32lb lucas injectors but I still manage to get around 27 mpg at highway speeds.
If you have reasonable outdoor temperatures, turning the A/C off and setting the HVAC to vent will save you nearly 2-4 MPG and give you noticably more power.
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I have a 1999 coupe with the 3.15
City driving 19-22
Highway driving 28-32
Last edited by damilleniumboy; Sep 12, 2008 at 05:59 AM.
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Do you have any aftermarket mods? Mine is bone stock w/ 2.73s and I'm at about 26 max at 85 on level pavement. I do have the Michelin "run flats" tho - - hear those can cut into your economy a bit.
