Is 27.5 mpg's possible in a v6 mustang?

MustangMo · July 21st, 2008, 08:14 PM

385.4 Miles 14 Gallons = 27.5 mpgs right?
I heard its not possible, but its what i got.

beheivjer · July 21st, 2008, 08:22 PM

380 miles without any speed flucuation is possible

Trance · July 21st, 2008, 08:24 PM

it's entirely possible, drive mildly, and at exactly the speedlimit, or a bit under...

alow yourself enough room to coast to a stop, rather than braking, slowly accel to speed, you know... drive like grandma...

MustangMo · July 21st, 2008, 08:35 PM

Thats what i did n i got this, but someones like no this isn't possible with a v6 mustang n i just wanted to make sure i did the math right.

Trance · July 21st, 2008, 08:40 PM

yep, if i remember correctly from the factory given optimal conditions they got 28 mpg

beheivjer · July 21st, 2008, 09:36 PM

the v6 in my vw gets 26 mpg in the city I dont see why it would not be possible with moderate and responsible driving to get that type on the highway

gooberhead320 · July 22nd, 2008, 02:45 AM

i got 27 going from chicago and back. at a constant speed of 75-80

03SonicBoom · July 22nd, 2008, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by gooberhead320

i got 27 going from chicago and back. at a constant speed of 75-80

I've get 26mpg on the interstate in my GT. I don't see why 27.5 would be hard in a 6 cylinder.

6er_w/a_Vengance · July 22nd, 2008, 08:20 PM

that's good to hear because i drive 40 minutes both ways to classes. this is why i traded my triton f150 for my v6 stang.

Blainestang · July 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM

Definitely possible...

I've averaged 27mpg on tanks that were roughly 50/50 highway/city... and my car makes ~60whp more than stock, N/A.

1REASUN · July 23rd, 2008, 04:53 PM

this is crazy, i get 21mph on a good tank...what speed is optimal(best for gas) for highway driving?

...mustangmo--what speed did u drive while on highway?

03SonicBoom · July 23rd, 2008, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by 1REASUN

this is crazy, i get 21mph on a good tank...what speed is optimal(best for gas) for highway driving?

...mustangmo--what speed did u drive while on highway?

I slowest you can go in 5th gear is ideal (or 4th in an auto). Minimize drag and RPMs.

1REASUN · July 23rd, 2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

I slowest you can go in 5th gear is ideal (or 4th in an auto). Minimize drag and RPMs.

ic, thanks...<--im drive an automatic (wish it were stick, but im not complaining)--and i thought it was a 5speed auto?

-would pulleys help with gas mileage?

MustangMo · July 23rd, 2008, 06:43 PM

i drive 50/50 highway n city, n on the highway i drive 70mph

HBK_2007 · July 23rd, 2008, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by 1REASUN

ic, thanks...<--im drive an automatic (wish it were stick, but im not complaining)--and i thought it was a 5speed auto?

-would pulleys help with gas mileage?

ive been driving 55 and gained bout 3 mpg 60/40 (highway/city) and am up to 23.6 mpg, and thats on a 96 gt with just a JLT RI and i got 28 in my 88 tbird driving the same route everyday but going 65. yes underdrive pullies will help as long as u can keep ur foot out of it.

breakout831 · July 23rd, 2008, 09:35 PM

I saw something on tv called "hypermiling". It was a pretty radical approach to saving A LOT of gas. Some techniques I follow...some i don't

Fuel economy-maximizing behaviors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

joparrett · July 24th, 2008, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by 1REASUN

ic, thanks...<--im drive an automatic (wish it were stick, but im not complaining)--and i thought it was a 5speed auto?

-would pulleys help with gas mileage?

3 speed w/ OD actually

JASonic · July 24th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Drive as fast as you freaking can! That way you'll get there before you run out of gas.

Seriously, the Wikipedia stuff is good.

MustangMo · July 24th, 2008, 11:42 AM

lol the faster ur goin the farther u can cost when u run outta gas

mp4 player · July 24th, 2008, 11:44 PM

Yeah, I can also get 27.5mpg on longer trips so it is possible.

Drove around 350 miles in one shot without stopping averaging 75mph and got 27.5mpg.

July 21st, 2008, 08:14 PM	#1
MustangMo Enthusiast 1993 1.8 Acura Integra Ls Slow Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 743	Is 27.5 mpg's possible in a v6 mustang? 385.4 Miles 14 Gallons = 27.5 mpgs right? I heard its not possible, but its what i got. __________________ {Burn Rubber Not Your Soul}

July 21st, 2008, 08:22 PM	#2
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 818	380 miles without any speed flucuation is possible __________________ 1966 LUBR Bronco 1979 2.3t Cobra 1994 V6 Vert & a 351 ON A STAND 1997 Black Cobra 1994 Jeep XJ 4.5" lift 33"MTR http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

July 21st, 2008, 08:24 PM	#3
Trance Regular 2004 mustang 14.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: iraq Posts: 176	it's entirely possible, drive mildly, and at exactly the speedlimit, or a bit under... alow yourself enough room to coast to a stop, rather than braking, slowly accel to speed, you know... drive like grandma... __________________

July 21st, 2008, 08:35 PM	#4
MustangMo Enthusiast 1993 1.8 Acura Integra Ls Slow Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 743	Thats what i did n i got this, but someones like no this isn't possible with a v6 mustang n i just wanted to make sure i did the math right. __________________ {Burn Rubber Not Your Soul}

July 21st, 2008, 08:40 PM	#5
Trance Regular 2004 mustang 14.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: iraq Posts: 176	yep, if i remember correctly from the factory given optimal conditions they got 28 mpg __________________

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July 21st, 2008, 09:36 PM	#6
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 818	the v6 in my vw gets 26 mpg in the city I dont see why it would not be possible with moderate and responsible driving to get that type on the highway __________________ 1966 LUBR Bronco 1979 2.3t Cobra 1994 V6 Vert & a 351 ON A STAND 1997 Black Cobra 1994 Jeep XJ 4.5" lift 33"MTR http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

July 22nd, 2008, 08:20 PM	#9
6er_w/a_Vengance Enthusiast 2004 Mustang v6 Haven't tested Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 980	that's good to hear because i drive 40 minutes both ways to classes. this is why i traded my triton f150 for my v6 stang. __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N CAI , True Dual Thrush Welded w/ Turndowns FTW... BLUE MUSTANG SOCIETY

July 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM	#10
Blainestang Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 412	Definitely possible... I've averaged 27mpg on tanks that were roughly 50/50 highway/city... and my car makes ~60whp more than stock, N/A. __________________ 1993 2.3L Coupe [Motortopia] : Open-Track Project... 214k miles 2000 V6 (Black,5-speed) [Motortopia] : Heads/Cam (EXHAUST CLIP) 2001 Harley Davidson F-150 Acts 16:31

July 23rd, 2008, 04:53 PM	#11
1REASUN Regular 99 stang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MN Posts: 64	this is crazy, i get 21mph on a good tank...what speed is optimal(best for gas) for highway driving? ...mustangmo--what speed did u drive while on highway? __________________ - 1REASUN

July 23rd, 2008, 06:43 PM	#14
MustangMo Enthusiast 1993 1.8 Acura Integra Ls Slow Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 743	i drive 50/50 highway n city, n on the highway i drive 70mph __________________ {Burn Rubber Not Your Soul}

July 23rd, 2008, 09:35 PM	#16
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,095	I saw something on tv called "hypermiling". It was a pretty radical approach to saving A LOT of gas. Some techniques I follow...some i don't Fuel economy-maximizing behaviors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

July 24th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#18
JASonic Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,470	Drive as fast as you freaking can! That way you'll get there before you run out of gas. Seriously, the Wikipedia stuff is good. __________________ K&N FIPK Dual Flowmasters Xcal III PROFESSOR JA candlestick maker millenium

July 24th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#19
MustangMo Enthusiast 1993 1.8 Acura Integra Ls Slow Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 743	lol the faster ur goin the farther u can cost when u run outta gas __________________ {Burn Rubber Not Your Soul}

July 24th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#20
mp4 player Newbie 2000 V6 Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 10	Yeah, I can also get 27.5mpg on longer trips so it is possible. Drove around 350 miles in one shot without stopping averaging 75mph and got 27.5mpg.

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