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Lexus Champion
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From: Ohio
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Long Island
130 is basically the same as 60 in a normal car for that one, doesn't feel like I'm doing anything really and I can still easily lane change and I just kind of chill with one hand on the wheel etc....gets about 18.5 mpg at that speed as well. That's one of the main reasons I want to delimit/tune it, the factory limiter is just too low and I have no idea why they set it as such for the US market.
also are you saying it gets 18.5 mpg at 130 mph? if so then there's a 0% chance of that being the case lol... my LS with 4 fewer cylinders gets those sort of mpgs going 25 mph slower
Lexus Champion
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From: Ohio
my only guess is that it was originally sold with H rated tires, i know this is why the LS 430 is "slower" than the LS 400
also are you saying it gets 18.5 mpg at 130 mph? if so then there's a 0% chance of that being the case lol... my LS with 4 fewer cylinders gets those sort of mpgs going 25 mph slower
also are you saying it gets 18.5 mpg at 130 mph? if so then there's a 0% chance of that being the case lol... my LS with 4 fewer cylinders gets those sort of mpgs going 25 mph slower
You would easily beat me in the city/lower speeds where your engine is more comfortable vs mine not really being able to operate in its peak range. Same reason my 460 is better for MPG at normal speeds etc
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As Dave mentioned a month or so ago (original notice below), this thread is now closed. You can find its replacement here: General Car Conversation 2024.
Hi all, just a heads up I’m going to close this thread at the end of the year and a new one can be opened for 2024.
it’s too big for me to perform moderator activity (like moving replies out when posted by a newbie that should be in a specific model forum) without CL bombing out in an error. Happens at least once each week.
it’s too big for me to perform moderator activity (like moving replies out when posted by a newbie that should be in a specific model forum) without CL bombing out in an error. Happens at least once each week.
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