...and maybe garage it. After the EPA's new BS edict requiring gas milage in 6 years to be 35.5 MPG, these cars are probably going up in value!


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100401/ap_on_bi_ge/us_fuel_efficiency

This isn't going to be an issue.

Ford managed to get 31mpg out of the 2011 mustang v6 with 306 hp and 280lb/ft of torque.

not worried about it.

I thought that was the average across the whole fleet. If thats the case its no a big deal

It's across the whole fleet, with exceptions made for performance companies such as Ferrari, etc. They've been screwing over the public for years. We've been getting the same gas mileage in cars for 20+ years now...

If they know how to make a 414hp mustang get 31mpg, I don't think we'll have an issue. Now they'll just be forced to actually put their knowledge into practice.

Spec 1 wrote

It's across the whole fleet, with exceptions made for performance companies such as Ferrari, etc. They've been screwing over the public for years. We've been getting the same gas mileage in cars for 20+ years now...

If they know how to make a 414hp mustang get 31mpg, I don't think we'll have an issue. Now they'll just be forced to actually put their knowledge into practice.

No, what will happen is they'll be forced to use technologies that a lot of us don't enjoy (more use of turbochargers, low-revving engines, etc.).

Say goodbye to low-displacement, high revving naturally aspirated engines..

I posted basically the same thing in an earlier thread, but I'll say it again: my 335d is already getting 33mpg combined, and it's as quick as a B7 S4, a G37, a 350z, a V8 charger, a mustang GT, and a number of other performance cars of today. Give it another six years and it's conceivable that we'll be driving a 3 series with 350hp, 500lb-ft, returning the required 35mpg (likely better) and performing as well as today's muscle cars. The only catch is it'll run on diesel. But that's not such a bad thing. I'm already driving a diesel, and I can attest to that.

pman10 wrote

No, what will happen is they'll be forced to use technologies that a lot of us don't enjoy (more use of turbochargers, low-revving engines, etc.).

Say goodbye to low-displacement, high revving naturally aspirated engines..

+1 That actually what I meant