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Old 12-18-2008, 09:22 PM
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Default 997.2 Carrera gets 42 mpg w/ PDK

I searched! Hope it's not an Enzo.

This is freakin' amazing. Way to go Porsche!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081217....with-pdk-trans

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"42 mpg imp. - 35 mpg U.S."
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Originally Posted by tkids
"42 mpg imp. - 35 mpg U.S."
Oh damn.

Never mind.
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Ok, so whats an imperial gallon that is different from a US gallon (or is it imperial miles that are different)?
I thought we are using the imperial system?

Oh, damit, what is wrong with our measurement system here.. not only do we still use some imperial measurements, but we use variations off of those measurements? Argh.

Still, 35mpg is pretty sweet for a 997
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i get 18.5 in usa

20 with some freeway, still 50% better than gt3 and stradale
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Check out a pint of beer in the US versus a pint of beer in the UK. It is one of the few things that are bigger this side of the pond to your side. Nevertheless, I can see why former colonies wich to cast off the Imperial shackles of the past.
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Originally Posted by Minok
Ok, so whats an imperial gallon that is different from a US gallon (or is it imperial miles that are different)?
I thought we are using the imperial system?

Oh, damit, what is wrong with our measurement system here.. not only do we still use some imperial measurements, but we use variations off of those measurements? Argh.

Still, 35mpg is pretty sweet for a 997
An imperial gallon is equal to approximately 1.201 U.S. gallons. So 20% more fuel per "gallon" yields 20% more miles driven per "gallon."
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBahamas
Oh damn.

Never mind.
Just wanted to make sure you didn't over spin it!
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBahamas
I searched! Hope it's not an Enzo.

This is freakin' amazing. Way to go Porsche!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081217....with-pdk-trans
I'm a little disappointed with your current avatar. The previous one was more wild.
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I get about 27 mpg in my S Cab PDK as long as I don't engage Sport mode. With Sport mode active it drops to around 22 mpg.
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Originally Posted by 9elf S
I'm a little disappointed with your current avatar. The previous one was more wild.
+1
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i get 18mpg on a good day with my 6speed S. 9mpg on an even better day.
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Note that the 35mpg was achieved by driving a modest average speed of 52 mph over the 400 miles. How many of us would drive at that average speed on highways? My mileage drops quickly as speed increases.
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Originally Posted by keninirvine
Note that the 35mpg was achieved by driving a modest average speed of 52 mph over the 400 miles. How many of us would drive at that average speed on highways? My mileage drops quickly as speed increases.
Hell, I just wish that my Honda could get up to 52 MPH!
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Originally Posted by 9elf S
I'm a little disappointed with your current avatar. The previous one was more wild.
Yeah, Rocky the Raccoon ain't doin' for me either. Back to the blond. Her glutes are insanely perfect.


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