LJK Setright, Fuel consumption
Following on from the last email which suggested that fuel consumption was
not much better because the weight of cars had increased, I can tell you
that it has.
I fitted one of Derek Hughes overdrive conversions to my 401, mainly due to
running on motorways where I wanted to bring down the engine revs. This
was one of the best things I have done to the car and which has brought down
the fuel consumption to nearer 30 mpg. and with no loss of performance.
Now as far as a modern car is concerned I bought a SAAB sportwagon with a
turbo charged 1.9 Alpha Romeo diesel engine of 150 bhp. This is the first
time I have bought a diesel and can only say that I am more than pleased as
on a run it will return 60 mpg and local driving just under 50 mpg.
My regards,
Bellerophon
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