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Thought my SS got bad gas milage
Over the weekend I bought my wife a 2003 Cadillac CTS. It has 220 hp, 3.2 liter v6, and a curb weight of 3550lbs. Immediately we noticied that it sucks through gas. When I looked up the EPA fuel consumption I was suprised: 16 city and 24 highway. My SS is rated at 16 city and 25 highway.
Can someone explain to me why a car with half the power and displacement, and 350 lbs lighter than my 2011 Camaro ss achieves these horrible numbers? Does the LS3 have more fuel fuel saving technology? Can it be the gearing? Im very confused.
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Past rides:
2002 BMW M3
2010 Camaro V6
2010 Camaro SS L99
2011 Camaro SS Ls3
2011 Dodge Charger R/T
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee/ Reso Delete
Current ride:
2012 GT500/ 2.3 TVS, Afco Dual pass heat exchanger, Roush Extreme Exhaust: 606 rwhp/ 611 wtq
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