>>2061313All top gear said was a VW Lupo got 80mpg, so why get a prius. An uncle had a VW Quantum that got 80mpg.
>>2061327I dont know how I haven't conveyed this is only about milage.
>engine qualityI don't know how we all arent driving low cylinder turbo diesels. If friction losses are (x), isnt the only way for efficiency max, max compression ratio? Aren't hybrids backwards? It should be electric assist for launch, then ICE on a parabola for cruise? All my life you carry lots of cyclinders for launch, then you drag 800 pounds of metal around for pushing the swing set of cruising. People laughed off electric turbos, but is that so silly now?
>accessory weightA carbon hood is still good hedging. Its like jogging then smoking. Stupid, but not as stupid as not exercising at all. Remember that VW commerical with the little speed demon in that guy's inner monologue? Telling him his girlfriend was just extra weight?
I drove a charger and a challenger in the western u.s.. Even that v6 mustang. Americans have been getting shameful hp out of displacement forever. You seen how they react on top gear. I have a 80s Chevy with a 350 V8. It made 167hp if memory serves. Ive tried to explain to euros that your whipped engine goes 10 feet. That same Chevy had 300k miles on it, cause it was low rpms. Great strategy for a taxi or town car (extra weight for better ride too, rolls is 6k), but that is a wasteful crime for how americans abuse cars by distances.
>driving styleWhich yt channel did the Vette versus prius cause the asshole host said the better aero and hypermiling would met or beat prius?
>twin turbo beamerDrove one at pandemic start. Most expensive and best driving experience of my career. I picked up a Alfa Stelvio twin turbo from the factory. That was second....(girl car).
