Miata gas milate

Mike wrote:

> Wonder what people are getting for gas milage on their Miatas? Does it get
> better as they improve technology, or is it pretty well "struck"? I recently
> purchased a 1990 Miata and wonder what I should expect (260km on it) and if
> there is anything I can (should) do to improve the mpg numbers.
>
> Mike
>
>
1994 Miata got 28/32 mpg pretty regular, 2004 Mazda speed 24 mpg but I
get there faster 8-)

I've got to admit that the Miata's mileage is about the same as our 96 Chevy
Caprice Classic with a 350 Cui V8.
(It's the ideal car to wipe out all the cones on an autocross course.).
Measured range on one tank of gas. ~550 miles, and goes up if 91-93 octane
is used.

"Lanny Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> (Dave) wrote:
>
>> That's the highway number. Due to a combination of gearing (~1500
>> rpm vs 3000 at 60mph) and superior aerodynamics (~0.3 vs ~0.4).
>
> Don't forget being forced to skip gears in leisurely driving.
>
> --
> Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
> '94C
> the alignment page:
> http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html


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