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jeffsquire · 09-23-2006, 07:20 PM

Avg. Fuel Economy (MPG)

1987 - 22.1
2006 - 21.0

Avg. Weight (Lbs.)

1987 - 3320
2006 - 4142

Avg. Horsepower

1987 - 118
2006 - 219

Avg. 0-60 MPH (Sec.)

1987 - 13.1
2006 - 9.7

% Cars/Trucks

1987 - 72/28
2006 - 50/50
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According to these figures from MNboxster if correct, we've been able to make 20% of the cars heavier (i.e. larger, smoother riding, safer, roomier), 30% faster, almost 50% more powerful with only a 1mpg sacrifice for fuel economy. Is this bad? If only the goverment could be so effective. . . .

09-23-2006, 07:20 PM	#55
jeffsquire Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mid-Michigan Posts: 562	Avg. Fuel Economy (MPG) 1987 - 22.1 2006 - 21.0 Avg. Weight (Lbs.) 1987 - 3320 2006 - 4142 Avg. Horsepower 1987 - 118 2006 - 219 Avg. 0-60 MPH (Sec.) 1987 - 13.1 2006 - 9.7 % Cars/Trucks 1987 - 72/28 2006 - 50/50 _______________________ According to these figures from MNboxster if correct, we've been able to make 20% of the cars heavier (i.e. larger, smoother riding, safer, roomier), 30% faster, almost 50% more powerful with only a 1mpg sacrifice for fuel economy. Is this bad? If only the goverment could be so effective. . . . __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver Boxster SPQR Senatus Populusque BoxsterRomanus