Reality of Fuel Consumption

[Dave J. Andruczyk]

> >IF you could capture ALL of the heat energy known to exist in a gallon of
> >gasoline, and get it ALL to the wheels, 100MPG would not be such a stretch.
> >A low-tech Austin Mini 850 from the very early 60's was capable of in excess
> >of 50 MPG. That engine is only about 30% efficient, by common knowlege. With
> >heat rejection coatings, fuel injection, full engine management, and
> >turbocharging, possibly a bit of ceramic componentry to allow higher
> >temperatures, it should be do-able. 100 MPG from a behemoth like a 61
> >Cadilac IS a stretch.>

Speaking of MPG, I used to own a 86 Chevy Sprint ( 3 cyl 1 litre
Carbureted (feedback) that got a consisitent 55-58 MPG on the highway with
a full load. ( two people plus luggage).  Not bad for a not so wimpy 1
litre, with a carb.  Ironically the newer version ( geo metro) gets poorer
mileage with fuel injection..

Dave