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Re: Fuel economy in a Spit.

To: "Ken St.John at Twangdemonium" <stjohnkj@twangdemonium.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel economy in a Spit.
From: "T. .R. Dafforn" <td214@cam.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 13:16:53 +0100
Spitfire 1500, British (no smog etc.) twin SU, highway driving (50-85mph) 37mpg
Tim
"Ken St.John at Twangdemonium" wrote:

> There has been so much E-mail floating around about fuel economy.  I think
> that it would be interesting to do a poll of listers fuel economy.  If
> enough of you want to respond, I'll compile the data  Please note fuel
> economy, type of driving, and  engine.  Also it is important to note type of
> measure; US gallon, imperial gallon, or liter.  Include any special notes.
> For example, this is the data for me:
>
> 26 mpg  / mixed city-hiway driving / 1500 federal engine / US gallon.  Weber
> DGV and standard transmission
>
> .
>
> Ken St.John
> Thirsty '74 Spitfire 1500 "Ginger"
>

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