bdennis Brendan Dennis Member 750 Member For: 22y 2m 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Vic Posted 01/04/03 02:37 AM Share Posted 01/04/03 02:37 AM Guys,I picked up my "T" on Friday. I have done 500km and the average is showing 13.5k. But have not really given it to it as yet. We will see how we go.!!! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSEX EVO 9 SUPPORTER Member 556 Member For: 21y 8m 23d Location: NO CAPA EDIT REQUIRED HERE! Posted 01/04/03 07:49 AM Share Posted 01/04/03 07:49 AM My XR6T at the moment with 1250kms. is only reaching 18L/100kms. I reckon its a little too much if you ask me, where my wifes modified subaru twin turbo wagon has better fuel economy and power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 01/04/03 01:25 PM Share Posted 01/04/03 01:25 PM OK - I've made somewhat of a "discovery" with why the fuel economy is not so good. This is referriing to the autos only - ....The "map" for the torque convertor allows the engine to immediately jump to 2000 rpm wheneveer the throttle is applied - this occurs regardless of what gear or shift mode is selected.I assume the reason for this is so the turbo is ready to spool and boost up as soon as anything over the slightest throttle is applied - good for responsiveness but poor for economy.With the manual I expect the driver would have more control over this aspect of throttle technique and should get far better economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevoD Guests Posted 03/04/03 12:05 AM Share Posted 03/04/03 12:05 AM Hi AllWe were really concerned about fuel economy and as the web site didn't have any figures, I emailed Ford and they sent back the following response. Thank you for your email. We can provide the fuel consumption figure for the Barra 240T. The XR8 Boxx 260 figures will be available at a later date.BA XR6 Sedan 4.0L Turbo (Manual 5-speed) City Cycle (L/100km) : 11.56 Highway Cycle (L/100km) : 8.46 BA XR6 Sedan 4.0L Turbo (Auto 4-speed) City Cycle (L/100km) : 12.54 Highway Cycle (L/100km) : 8.16 BA XR6 Ute SSB 4.0L Turbo (Manual 5-speed) City Cycle (L/100km) : 11.72 Highway Cycle (L/100km) : 8.42 BA XR6 Ute SSB 4.0L Turbo (Auto 4-speed) City Cycle (L/100km) : 12.69 Highway Cycle (L/100km) : 8.41 Please note that the following reference applies to these figures as well (as stated in spec sheets): "These figures are obtained from controlled laboratory tests conducted by Ford Motor Company of Australia Limiteed to Australia Standards AS2877 - 1986 and are provided to assist you in comparing the fuel consumption of Falcon with other vehicles. The actual fuel consumption you achieve will depend, however, on many factors, including your driving habits, the prevailing conditions and your vehicle's equipment, condition and use. Figures based on Falcon XT with automatic transmission."cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMoffat Member 744 Member For: 22y 14d Posted 03/04/03 08:49 AM Share Posted 03/04/03 08:49 AM I've been pleasantly suprised, 450 kilometres and an average of 12.5L/100klms.This was with frequent moderate acceleration runs on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 9m 26d Location: Toowoomba Posted 03/04/03 10:42 AM Share Posted 03/04/03 10:42 AM The utes use more fuel??Would have thought that they use less being lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 2m 11d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 03/04/03 01:04 PM Share Posted 03/04/03 01:04 PM What makes you think the utes are lighter? Surely it can't be the weight figures given by FoMoCo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 03/04/03 11:39 PM Share Posted 03/04/03 11:39 PM Hey guys,the ute's apparently 50 kilo's heavier than the sedan.Regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 21y 11m 14d Location: North Brisbane Posted 04/04/03 12:49 AM Share Posted 04/04/03 12:49 AM The utes are actually 60kgs heavier than the sedan.If fully laden with fuel, they are heavier again because the ute has an 80 litre tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 21y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 04/04/03 01:31 AM Share Posted 04/04/03 01:31 AM don't forget the drag on the tray if one doesn't have a tonneau cover fitted. Regards Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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