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Subject:Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
From:John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Date:Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:21:54 -0600
wish it was that simple.

I had a 72 beetle that got 4mpg better when it was loaded down with 1000lbs
of ballast (don't ask) then when it was empty. I suspect it was because the
car was much lower, and had less drag as a result. I tested it several times
because I thought it was an error. This was hwy MPG.

John
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