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Old 20-06-21, 11:55 AM
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In Bristol an Illustrated History (1990 First Edition) Oxley quotes on page 232 a range of 13-17 UK MPG (21.7 to 16.6 l/100)

and on page 282:
12 UK MPG (23 l/100) for full performance driving,
16 UK MPG (17 l/100) under 70 mph
and as much as
20 UK MPG (14 l/100) by some drivers

It's unclear if you are referring to US or UK MPG

I think it's safe to assume it is UK MPG.

However, Oxley is talking about the 360 engine, not the 400, which of course has a greater swept volume, and is an earlier generation of engine.
Can't imagine a 400 ever getting anywhere near 20mpg ...
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