If the driver actually drove 55 mph and maintained it for a long distance, yes it was possible. It would really have to be ideal conditions like that though.
Yup. Small cars from the 80’s and 90’s got excellent gas mileage. We had a 1984 Buick Skyhawk that had an average of 40mpg. Of course the speed limit was 55 then and the car weighed next to nothing.
Over the years, the fuel economy figures have been adjusted to LOWER them. So based on today's methodology, this 1982 Oldsmobile Omega would be rated at significantly less than 26 mpg city and 41 mpg highway.
This was the first Car I was ever in. My Parents bought an 82 Omega (Blue colored) in 1984 & kept it until 1991.
My first car.
I had one..bought it used..ran for 2 days 😅
Lol
You got one of the good ones.Once you pulled off the dealer's lot you were on borrowed time
26/41 mpg? It makes me wonder if they are being honest.
If the carbs were tuned right, yes.
If the driver actually drove 55 mph and maintained it for a long distance, yes it was possible. It would really have to be ideal conditions like that though.
Yup. Small cars from the 80’s and 90’s got excellent gas mileage. We had a 1984 Buick Skyhawk that had an average of 40mpg. Of course the speed limit was 55 then and the car weighed next to nothing.
They got great mileage while being towed back to the dealer for repairs
Over the years, the fuel economy figures have been adjusted to LOWER them. So based on today's methodology, this 1982 Oldsmobile Omega would be rated at significantly less than 26 mpg city and 41 mpg highway.
Kinda funny how they're all on about "style" meanwhile if the other cars were uncovered it would look basically the same as the rest of em
rival is ford escort.
And lecar