SVT Raptor 6.2, found this interesting.

Stew · 04-08-2010, 08:38 AM

Well, the local Ford dealer has had a 5.4 Raptor for a couple weeks I have been oogling. I stopped by to see if there was anything new and low and behold there was a second Raptor, so of course I had to oogle it too LOL. Anyways, found this interesting, the gas mileage on the 5.4 is rated on the sticker (14/18 or something like that), but on the 6.2 it just states "this vehicle is not required to be tested for fuel mileage". Being a 1/3 ton, I thought all 1/2 tons had to be, but not 3/4 tons and up? Anywho, thought that was interesting.

*DGthe3* · 04-08-2010, 02:50 PM

Its all based on weight. Once you exceed a certain gross vehicle weight rating you no longer need to have EPA certified fuel economy numbers. One of the consequences of this is that the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid exceeds the limit and doesn't help them at all CAFE wise.

Sax1031 · 04-08-2010, 03:01 PM

Learn something new every day.

Captain Awesome · 04-08-2010, 09:46 PM

If they made all cars that heavy can they get away from the new EPA regs in 2016?

*DGthe3* · 04-08-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

If they made all cars that heavy can they get away from the new EPA regs in 2016?

Theoretically, yes. Though I don't think many customers would be too happy if the Corvette doubles in weight.

Sax1031 · 04-08-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

If they made all cars that heavy can they get away from the new EPA regs in 2016?

I am sure the government would put a stop to that quickly.

04-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	SVT Raptor 6.2, found this interesting. Well, the local Ford dealer has had a 5.4 Raptor for a couple weeks I have been oogling. I stopped by to see if there was anything new and low and behold there was a second Raptor, so of course I had to oogle it too LOL. Anyways, found this interesting, the gas mileage on the 5.4 is rated on the sticker (14/18 or something like that), but on the 6.2 it just states "this vehicle is not required to be tested for fuel mileage". Being a 1/3 ton, I thought all 1/2 tons had to be, but not 3/4 tons and up? Anywho, thought that was interesting.

04-08-2010, 02:50 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Its all based on weight. Once you exceed a certain gross vehicle weight rating you no longer need to have EPA certified fuel economy numbers. One of the consequences of this is that the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid exceeds the limit and doesn't help them at all CAFE wise. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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