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Originally Posted by BrokenVert
I routinely manage mid to low 30s highway in my 135 - these numbers are relatively achievable (although having a vert helps with this)
My guess is that the EPA numbers are either very conservative or that google is translating into UK gallons (which are larger than US gallons)
If we assume that UK gallons are being used than the EPA numbers translate to about 34 UK MPG - much closer to your source's economy rating.
And because people will be asking about my first point a vert with the top down experiences some fun aerodynamic benefits over a coupe. Namely a re-circulation vortex.
the flow over the top of the vert separates so much that viscous effects on the surface cant take hold. Actually reducing drag!
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Isn't the vert heavier thus making it less efficient?