One of those classic points that's usually ignored: most cars need only about 30bhp to cruise at 70mph... so it doesn't matter what the engine's *capable* off in terms of power production, it's how well it's been tuned to work efficiently at motorway speeds.
Across the Autoitalia/Stoneleigh weekend, mine got 35mpg... Neil On May 11, 11:02 am, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote: > Now my commute to work is about 50 mins instead of 25 i decided i needed a > car that used less petrol than the Mondeo 4x4 (i managed to get that up to > 30mpg). > I bought a 2001 Fiesta 1.6 Ghia with the all alloy 1.6 Zetec-S (99ps) engine > in it. > I have to say it's a lovely engine, really quiet and free revving, i must put > one in a Quantum sometime. > You may ask why i didn't buy the 1.25L version, i was going to but when i > checked the fuel consumption it was almost identical, presumably as the 1.6 > isn't having to work as hard. > > Jim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
