PT, I remember 35-38 mph being the most efficient speed with which to operate an average motor vehicle some time ago. I believe it dealt with aerodynamics, engine efficiency, and average rolling resistance. That number has probably changed.

Since the EMS install, 17mpg(autox involved) and 19mpg for two tanks. Better than I thought.

 

Heh heh - nice mileage

Hmm, interesting - maybe that's why sometimes I get better mileage coasting during city driving (27-29) over some hwy driving (just got 26.4 on the way to NYC last weekend).

After we'd posted about the issue a while ago, I tried shifting at the manual's recommended shift points. Turns out it's about the same mileage at those points - I've still been getting 27-29 in my last few tanks.

What made me try driving at such weak shift points before is that my roommate drives a 2001 Civic EX Coupe (Non-hybrid! I swear!) and gets around 40MPG (last tank was 44.5 ) by accelerating very slow and coasting, and I was wondering if I could consistently break 30 by doing a similar thing.

What I think is happening is that the S's minimal amount of fuel release releases a lot more than the minimum amount on his car. That's why I think the recommended shift points are the most efficient... because no matter how hard I try I can't seem to make it above 30 much (combined city/hwy).

 

I get 28-29mpg on my daily drive to work (70 miles round trip) When i travel to Ohio to see the family i get 31-33 with my best of 33.8mpg

 

What do you generally do to get that kind of mileage? Any tips you can share?

 

Or do Silverstones just eat more gas than Berlinas?

 

I shift at red line...most all the time. Until I hit my target speed, sometimes having to layoff the throttle and wait for it to slow down to target speed..

If you wanted gas mileage you shouldn't own a S2000.... this car is to be driven...hard, fast, and fun. Why would you drive any other way? Unless the Blue light special is behind you... and in Dave22's case that is when he drives the fastest.

I remember when they use to say "if you have to ask about mileage, you can't afford this car" I am of that belief...


My opinion, I could be wrong.

 

Accelerating slowly is definitely going to net the best fuel economy. You're requiring the car to do less work because of the increased amount of time to accomplish the same task. But accelerating slowly, especially around here, could cause an accident or road rage.

 

Technical mumble in short= my gas consumption in horrible

 

[QUOTE=GOGOGO,Aug 12 2005, 11:24 AM] I shift at red line...most all the time.

 

Oh, and I also like that this car has the flexibility to get you ~30mpg if you want. I love the look I get from people when I tell them that the car can do around a 5.6 0-60, but has a 2L 4cyl engine and that I get such a high mileage out of it.

Quiet and purring when you want quiet, and loud and vicious when you want it. It's like driving a tamed tiger.

The gas mileage thing is not a function of economic necessity - it's just that if I redlined it a lot, I'd be doing multitudes of 0-60-0 tests every other minute and I'd rather save $ when I can... esp when filling up for over $2.80/g for the first time today

I'd still choose a AP1 S2000 every time if I ever had to replace this car or AP2 if I *have* to