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Old 05-07-2010, 02:55 PM   #24
Brokinarrow


 
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Originally Posted by rolnslo View Post
The 365hp Ecoboost V6 gets 17/25mpg.

The 400hp L99 V8 gets 16/25mpg.

So much for V8 power with V6 fuel economy.
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Originally Posted by Maurdib View Post
That's not completly accurate, you have to take into consideration the weight of the Taurus
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Originally Posted by meanmike View Post
What he said makes perfect sense. If that engine was in a lighter car such as the Camaro the number's would be better than what they are now. Seem's pretty simple to me.
Ok, so to be clear, rolnslo was referring to the V6 eco-boost IN the taurus, and the 400 hp L99 IN the Camaro. So no, the eco-boost doesn't really offer impressive gas-mileage when compared to a V8
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