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To: Spktyr
...the XJ6...

OHHHH! We arn't talking 1972 GTO, are we? ;-D

110 posted on 05/15/2007 12:51:49 PM PDT by GingisK
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To: GingisK

No, we’re not talking about a carbureted brick from GM with the frontal area of a billboard. cD on the stock XJ6 is about .46; however it has minimal frontal area, and I’ve installed a TWR spoiler that actually drops it to .39 (somewhat counterintuitive, but it actually works).

There are other factors that influence a vehicle’s fuel economy, other than simple air resistance. Engine powerband, drivetrain gearing, and fuel mapping all play a part.


121 posted on 05/15/2007 12:57:45 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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