What is your mpg?
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Hi Guys, I would be very interested to find out some statistics covering your overall domestic mpg (those that have fuel and mileage records or on board data) for 996 3.4's, 996/7 3.6's, 997 3.8's and 3.4 Cayman S cars.
I would also be interested to find out what you observe to be the kind or rev band you are driving within most often.
This data all to help us in our research into ways to improve the mpg of these models and in so doing reduce emissions.
Many thanks in advance to anyone prepared to post results.
Baz
I would also be interested to find out what you observe to be the kind or rev band you are driving within most often.
This data all to help us in our research into ways to improve the mpg of these models and in so doing reduce emissions.
Many thanks in advance to anyone prepared to post results.
Baz
Don’t own it now but during my 9 years with a 3.4 man. 996 I usually averaged 24mpg..usage 20% town/75%rural & motorway. With daily driving usually changed up at 3500/4000 making easy fast progress. On the motorway very rarely exceeded 3300rpm and then could easily get 28 mpg. At least once a week gave it all the beans in intermediate gears but wasn’t looking at consumption then…still miss that car.
16 in a 987.1 3.4. 18 in a 987.1 3.2. 20 in a 987.2 3.4.
All three over at least 20k miles each. Same driving style in each. Mostly driving secondary and back roads. Steer clear of A roads and motorways where possible. Would personally struggle to use much more throttle.
The DFI lump is definitely more efficient.
All three over at least 20k miles each. Same driving style in each. Mostly driving secondary and back roads. Steer clear of A roads and motorways where possible. Would personally struggle to use much more throttle.
The DFI lump is definitely more efficient.
Polome said:
Don’t own it now but during my 9 years with a 3.4 man. 996 I usually averaged 24mpg..usage 20% town/75%rural & motorway. With daily driving usually changed up at 3500/4000 making easy fast progress. On the motorway very rarely exceeded 3300rpm and then could easily get 28 mpg. At least once a week gave it all the beans in intermediate gears but wasn’t looking at consumption then…still miss that car.
24mpg!? That’s the same as my 1.6tdi van :0I’d rather be in a Porsche though
Djtemeka said:
Polome said:
Don’t own it now but during my 9 years with a 3.4 man. 996 I usually averaged 24mpg..usage 20% town/75%rural & motorway. With daily driving usually changed up at 3500/4000 making easy fast progress. On the motorway very rarely exceeded 3300rpm and then could easily get 28 mpg. At least once a week gave it all the beans in intermediate gears but wasn’t looking at consumption then…still miss that car.
24mpg!? That’s the same as my 1.6tdi van :0I’d rather be in a Porsche though
.I've an '05 997 C2s. When I bought her in 2011, she had just over 70k on - she's now up to 110k and runs like a peach.
Never EVER wrung out until the oil temp is at or above 90deg, and I don't use 5th or 6th below 40mph in case of lugging.
Driving is mainly of the stabbed rat variety once warmed, but we do a fair number of long journeys too, where the av economy can often get into the 27s.
However, my principle av over all these years and miles is 25mpg.
Never EVER wrung out until the oil temp is at or above 90deg, and I don't use 5th or 6th below 40mph in case of lugging.
Driving is mainly of the stabbed rat variety once warmed, but we do a fair number of long journeys too, where the av economy can often get into the 27s.
However, my principle av over all these years and miles is 25mpg.
I know it’s not been asked for but progress compared to old skool….
993 C2 Manual with 160K miles on the clock.
On the autoroute to Italy at a steady 3.2K revs (85 mph) she averaged 36mpg.
Racing around B roads/mountains 16- 18 mpg.
Had to use her for a month commuting whilst the LR was broke … average of around 24 mpg
993 C2 Manual with 160K miles on the clock.
On the autoroute to Italy at a steady 3.2K revs (85 mph) she averaged 36mpg.
Racing around B roads/mountains 16- 18 mpg.
Had to use her for a month commuting whilst the LR was broke … average of around 24 mpg
Baz,
Running 2005 997.1 (With Full Hartech rebuild around 3 years ago) c2s. 3.8. Triptronic.
Run 4 times a week always same run. 9 miles country B road, between 30mph - 50mph, then motorway 36 miles , folowed by 9 miles B road again. Averaging 26mpg. Running on Shell Ultimate Super, and ALWAYS Millar's oil.
Runs like a dream.
Running 2005 997.1 (With Full Hartech rebuild around 3 years ago) c2s. 3.8. Triptronic.
Run 4 times a week always same run. 9 miles country B road, between 30mph - 50mph, then motorway 36 miles , folowed by 9 miles B road again. Averaging 26mpg. Running on Shell Ultimate Super, and ALWAYS Millar's oil.
Runs like a dream.
2006 997.1 3.6. My personal best was the weekend before last. That was cold start 8 miles (1 hour) crossing London and then motorway at 60mph hunting for fuel
My longer runs up the M1 normally return 28-30mpg according to the OBC, cruising at around 3000rpm. 20mpg is normal in pure city driving and would put my mixed, long term average at 24-25mpg.
hartech said:
Hi Guys, I would be very interested to find out some statistics covering your overall domestic mpg (those that have fuel and mileage records or on board data) for 996 3.4's, 996/7 3.6's, 997 3.8's and 3.4 Cayman S cars.
I would also be interested to find out what you observe to be the kind or rev band you are driving within most often.
This data all to help us in our research into ways to improve the mpg of these models and in so doing reduce emissions.
Many thanks in advance to anyone prepared to post results.
Baz
I can check the exact stats for you when I get home, but I have a trip running for about 5000 miles on my 981 GTS and it's reading about 35mpg. I do, however, do a fair bit of a motorway with it, so that is definitely skewed. I've seen 11mpg in a cold 5 mile crawl around London. A pure motorway run in summer and it dips into the 40s. Blasting about A/B roads and shorter journeys but with a warm engine, it'll be mid high 20s maybe.I would also be interested to find out what you observe to be the kind or rev band you are driving within most often.
This data all to help us in our research into ways to improve the mpg of these models and in so doing reduce emissions.
Many thanks in advance to anyone prepared to post results.
Baz
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