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Old 02-16-2010, 01:51 PM   #37
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I'm betting with the current engine and and the low rpm torque, it should be around 26 city and 30 hwy depending on the top gear. They said it would be clean, but with the performance they are asking from it, I don't think they will get compact economy-car mileage figures. There is a little give there because it is going to be direct injection, but not much.
If they turbo it, expect a much better rating. My 2.0 liter direct injection turbo engine had 260hp/260lbft of torque and it was getting 28 combined, but could get as good as 34mpg on the hwy - I think it was rated at 27city-31hwy, really good from such a small engine and the sky redline is a much heavier car then the FT-86 is supposed to be.
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