Miles Per Gallon road test

[FLYARMY]

I was driving to put my 5BW/automatic away for winter storage. I decided to set my cruise control to 55mph and just let it rip. I hardly ever drive at a 55mph constant speed. It was heavy rain and it was a safe bet. I ended up getting 25 mpg on a 62 mile trip instead of my usual 13-15mpg.
My best mpg , so far was 27.2 on a 46 mile trip.

 

[PL69]

On my few trips with the A10 4 I observed the same thing, these cars drink A LOT more fuel as soon as you step on it even a little bit.

 

[Yalferd]

I've seen it written that if you run your car in rain mode then you'll get mediocre performance and reasonable gas mileage

 

[Finally-a-V]

It's been discussed here before. These cars, according to the DIC, are really pretty good on gas. I've seen 27-29 on the "instant" mileage display on level ground out on I-10, and "current cycle" around 25. The key is IF you can keep your foot out of it and behave, which we all know is next to impossible.

 

[rubberduck]

The key is IF you can keep your foot out of it and behave, which we all know is next to impossible.

I just drive the way I feel like at the moment. Going light on the gas seems like it would take away the benefit of having all these fun loving ponies.

 

[Tall Steve]

Holy crap, you can drive the Blackwings in the rain???????!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FLYARMY]

You can drive your BW in the rain , if you paid extra for the PPF that completely repels water. The water never actually touches your car.....kinda like a Star Wars forcefield ! LOL ! Snowflakes are like kryptonite......stay away from snow.