My 2019 Mustang GT gets has averaged about 22 for mixed highway/city driving over 9K plus miles. Iy will run low 13s and might get 13 flat with slicks at my elevation (around 1,000 ft). I think the weight is around 3400 and it has a 10 speed auto. I can't see you doing much better than that. Even if gas is $4 and you drive 10K miles a year, the fuel cost difference between 30 and 20 mpg is only about $675 year. Pick your poison. Speed costs money in fuel.
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds.
It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
Probably will not make thirty MPG.
But if I had my heart set on a hot rod AMX, and I understand why you would. I would start with a nice chasis and then shove a Chevy LT5 6.2 liter under the hood. 755 hp with 715 lb ft of torque.
In the 3650 lb Corvette it makes 11 seconds in the 1/4 mile.
Pick a transmission of your choice. My choice would be 8 speed manual automatic. Then I would add magnetic suspension and decent steering control with proper tires and wheels.
People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
First, a question. Why this?
The AMX because I liked the looks when they came out. The automatic is because I old and don't want to shift gears. The 13 flat is because there have been a few times I was behind a slow truck going up a hill. Occasionally I would encounter about 500 feet of straight road. I am using ignorant prejudice to believe a 13 flat car could get around that truck safely in that distance. The thirty miles per gallon is an arbitrary desire. I read about a car with a diesel engine which ran on a track for twenty-four hours. Its average speed was140MPH and also averaged 114 miles per gallon. There's no way I want a diesel engine.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
First, a question. Why this?
The AMX because I liked the looks when they came out. The automatic is because I old and don't want to shift gears. The 13 flat is because there have been a few times I was behind a slow truck going up a hill. Occasionally I would encounter about 500 feet of straight road. I am using ignorant prejudice to believe a 13 flat car could get around that truck safely in that distance. The thirty miles per gallon is an arbitrary desire. I read about a car with a diesel engine which ran on a track for twenty-four hours. Its average speed was140MPH and also averaged 114 miles per gallon. There's no way I want a diesel engine.
There is no way that car did 140 mph and averaged114mpg. Pure fantasy
I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
First, a question. Why this?
The AMX because I liked the looks when they came out. The automatic is because I old and don't want to shift gears. The 13 flat is because there have been a few times I was behind a slow truck going up a hill. Occasionally I would encounter about 500 feet of straight road. I am using ignorant prejudice to believe a 13 flat car could get around that truck safely in that distance. The thirty miles per gallon is an arbitrary desire. I read about a car with a diesel engine which ran on a track for twenty-four hours. Its average speed was140MPH and also averaged 114 miles per gallon. There's no way I want a diesel engine.
There is no way that car did 140 mph and averaged114mpg. Pure fantasy
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
First, a question. Why this?
The AMX because I liked the looks when they came out. The automatic is because I old and don't want to shift gears. The 13 flat is because there have been a few times I was behind a slow truck going up a hill. Occasionally I would encounter about 500 feet of straight road. I am using ignorant prejudice to believe a 13 flat car could get around that truck safely in that distance. The thirty miles per gallon is an arbitrary desire. I read about a car with a diesel engine which ran on a track for twenty-four hours. Its average speed was140MPH and also averaged 114 miles per gallon. There's no way I want a diesel engine.
There is no way that car did 140 mph and averaged114mpg. Pure fantasy
Are you using one of my favorite concepts here: Ignorant prejudice?
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds. It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
First, a question. Why this?
The AMX because I liked the looks when they came out. The automatic is because I old and don't want to shift gears. The 13 flat is because there have been a few times I was behind a slow truck going up a hill. Occasionally I would encounter about 500 feet of straight road. I am using ignorant prejudice to believe a 13 flat car could get around that truck safely in that distance. The thirty miles per gallon is an arbitrary desire. I read about a car with a diesel engine which ran on a track for twenty-four hours. Its average speed was140MPH and also averaged 114 miles per gallon. There's no way I want a diesel engine.
Thanks Ringman - understand and appreciate your response.
I am planning a custom car. The guy is starting with an AMC AMX which weighs about 3,500 pounds.
It will have an automatic transmission. What engine setup is good for thirty miles per gallon at 65MPH and do about 13 flat in the quarter mile?
Electric Motor/ Motors & won't need gas
Did you turn out to be a Biden Supporter Rich?
My wife read something the other day about a battery about half the size of a regular car battery that can run an electric car for a thousand miles and can be charged in about a minute. She also said it would not burn.
If that technology becomes available in the next few months I may go that route. I will start on the interior and then the body and suspension. If it is not available when I am ready for the power, I will go with a gas engine that will accomplish the performance goal.
Biden who?
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter
My wife read something the other day about a battery about half the size of a regular car battery that can run an electric car for a thousand miles and can be charged in about a minute. She also said it would not burn.
If that technology becomes available in the next few months I may go that route. I will start on the interior and then the body and suspension. If it is not available when I am ready for the power, I will go with a gas engine that will accomplish the performance goal.
