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IT 19th August 2011 01:59 PM

Finite Thirst vs Man Math
 
Well, I've concluded that there is a point at which (aside from leaking it) it doesnt really matter how much bigger your engine gets, it not really going to go much less than 20mpg average.

My A8 was just above this, my S4 is slightly above this, and I note that 6.0 W12's, 5.2 S8's and the 5.0 Twin Turbo RS6 all still struggle to chew up any more fuel than I am right now.

So, by my man math, I could buy any of these cars, and they wouldnt cost me any more to run....

Hmmm...... :D

captain 19th August 2011 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IT (Post 26269)
Well, I've concluded that there is a point at which (aside from leaking it) it doesnt really matter how much bigger your engine gets, it not really going to go much less than 20mpg average.

My A8 was just above this, my S4 is slightly above this, and I note that 6.0 W12's, 5.2 S8's and the 5.0 Twin Turbo RS6 all still struggle to chew up any more fuel than I am right now.

So, by my man math, I could buy any of these cars, and they wouldnt cost me any more to run....

Hmmm...... :D

Talking yourself into one.... if you can afford it, get it. you only live once.

Amanda 19th August 2011 05:41 PM

Hmmmmmm mine does 13.5 to the gallon :p

SilverS8 19th August 2011 05:51 PM

My S8 serves me an incredible 16mpg on my daily drive+++

darrenjoe90 19th August 2011 06:19 PM

I agree with Ian. My change from V8 4.2 to W12 6.0 has not changed my average fuel consumption( unless i drive round the ring and get 5.9mpg) but i am sure anybody can get the same from 4.2 +++

ainarssems 19th August 2011 06:35 PM

lowest on my S8 have been around 8mpg

FireStorm 19th August 2011 08:33 PM

ive got 36 on a run

:)

sod these low figures.

i once did 20quids worth of fuel in 15minutes in my mates drift car :D

keeping up with something low and orange, for about 6 junctions. ;)

notorious 19th August 2011 08:34 PM

I see the future! -- Ian's new 6.0 W12

PsYcHe 19th August 2011 09:30 PM

Not if I buy it first :)

IT 19th August 2011 10:50 PM

Not too keen a W12.... S8 would be more likely if I were looking into D3's.

C6 S6 is interesting to me at the moment... +++


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