i will be driving from chicago to phoenix next january. i remember reading on some sign that if you stay under 60, your gas mileage will improve greatly. any input? 2003, 6 speed, stock except SRI
Yup. Early 50s is what I'm used to hearing. People saying 75+ mph are just being ridiculous. "Variances" be damned.aerodynamic drag increases cubically. henceforth, so does the power required to maintain speed. Any one car will have a different optimal efficiency speed, however most passenger cars reach their peak around 50-60 mph. Large boxy vehicles such as trucks and SUVs will reach their peak efficient speed at around 45 mph.
Oh look.. a tired out response.Again, every member will have variances, including weight, tires, and even the spoiler.