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1. M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 16:57:18 -0500
I'm reading a few performance road tests of the T/R 3 as written by "Autocar", it says, driving hard 28 MPG, attainable 35/37, and lastly it says a "unmodified" but using special driving techques it
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00409.html (8,041 bytes)

2. Re: M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: Geo Hahn <ahwahnee@cybertrails.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:23:06 -0700
I think this involves a *lot* of coasting, engine off. Also, gentle starts, very moderate speeds, a light touch on the accelerator and never use the brakes (sorta like my old Dad used to drive). They
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00412.html (8,058 bytes)

3. RE: M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:33:26 -0800
Are you sure that was a TR3, rather than a TR2 ? The TR2 did get noticeably better gas mileage, apparently mostly due to it's smaller carbs. Don't forget, those are Imperial gallons, which are 20% l
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00413.html (8,677 bytes)

4. M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:40:31 -0500
Message text written by "Fred Thomas" no idea what special driving techniques means, < That must be driving from the Wyoming/Utah border into Salt Lake City (all down hill). Dave TR3 (no idea) TR6 (2
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00414.html (7,785 bytes)

5. Re: M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: AVALON2455@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 20:40:43 EST
Yeah!!!.......I get about 18-19.......drive mostly in town, short trips,.....gun it when I can.....30 mpg..........WOW!!! Clark TR4A-IRS /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00420.html (7,149 bytes)

6. M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: a Wallace <wallaces@superaje.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:29:19 -0500
I remember reading years ago that at 60 mph 60% of the gas was being used to fight wind resistance. Then I saw specs on fuel economy vs. road speed for a Rabbit (VW type) that showed best economy at
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00449.html (8,058 bytes)

7. Re: M.P.G. for a T/R 3 (score: 1)
Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 00:11:28 -0600
In an economy run, when you are going downhill, you do not let the engine idle. You turn it off. I once achieved the best overall mileage at an economy run with my V4 SAAB one time. 54 MPG. It was in
/html/triumphs/2003-03/msg00462.html (8,331 bytes)


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