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Pikey
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2.3l fuel economy
« on: Jan 10th, 2008, 2:42pm » |
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What mpg do you get from your 2.3 Scorpio?
Parkers guide says 31mpg, although I have to say I've never got anywhere near that figure. Seems to be averaging about 26-27 under normal mixed driving.
The performance is fine for me (I have a drift 200SX and a motorbike for my thrills), but when I'm towing the drift car the engine does struggle just a little more than I'd like, and I'm wondering whether the diesel would be a more suitable choice? I'd consider the Cosworth, but the autobox rules it out.
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #1 on: Jan 10th, 2008, 3:05pm » |
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Fitting a higher ratio diff will help your towing but cut back a bit on your mpg
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TiberiuS
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #2 on: Jan 10th, 2008, 4:36pm » |
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26mpg was the most I ever managed on a run, and I'm not heavy on the throttle either. The 2.3 is a very nice engine (very smooth, nice mid power band if you push it) and makes a very nicely balanced car. But 150bhp in a car which weighs best part of 1600kg, and that plus a trailer, go figure. If I had the time/space/money I'd have another but probably with a manual 'box this time. For towing a TD or 2.9 12v would be better, the 16/24v have more top end but less low end torque.
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #3 on: Jan 10th, 2008, 5:07pm » |
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My 2.3 hearse averages 27-28mpg,the coachbuilders change the gearbox to default in sport mode due I assume to the extra weight.We dont do all creeping around and it's not all urban.The vehicles with 2.9 12v engines do around 21-23mpg,but are so much more satisfying to drive with all that lovely torque through the range.
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #4 on: Jan 10th, 2008, 5:22pm » |
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My 2.3 Auto estate is currently showing an average of 22.1mpg - that's over about 500 miles, mostly journeys of under 10 miles and quite a few trips of only a mile or so to the local supermarket. When the weather was warmer through the summer I was getting 23 ~ 24 mpg average but I guess that's because the engine warms up quicker. Best figure so far was 31.1mpg on a 70 mile trip to Wisley in Surrey back in May with 4 adults - including my 20 stone brother-in-law.
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Tons_of_fun
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #5 on: Jan 11th, 2008, 7:29pm » |
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Thats pretty good going for a 2.3. Exactley the reason im now looking for a 16valve with a manual box.(Had a 2.0l auto & it was useless).Best i ever managed from my 12 valve was 29.6 at a steady 70 mph with the cruise control on over a 115 mile trip.Around town if im gentle i can get between 17-18 mpg but is usually around the 16 mark  .Not much better than my old 3.9 range rover 
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dannynic
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #6 on: Jan 12th, 2008, 10:15am » |
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I have a 2.3 Manual and I get about 26mpg out of that in mixed driving. Although I can get 32mpg driving 60mpg on a run. I had a 2.9 12v granada before (auto) and I much prefered driving that engine because of the low down torque, although I find the Scorpio a better car than the granada. I find the fuel consumption pretty much the same with both cars to be honest. I think I would choose a 2.9 12v scorpio next time for its combination of reliability and cheapness to put right. (some of the 24v repair bills seem unbeliveable!)
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I really want a cosworth!
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Bobbit
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #7 on: Jan 12th, 2008, 1:44pm » |
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I have a 2.3 estate and average about 23/24 mixed driving.
Just done trip to airport (140 mile) and got 31 mpg, not bad for a big car.
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #8 on: Jan 12th, 2008, 2:49pm » |
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on Jan 12th, 2008, 1:44pm, Bobbit wrote:I have a 2.3 estate and average about 23/24 mixed driving.
Just done trip to airport (140 mile) and got 31 mpg, not bad for a big car. |
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Auto or waggly-stick ?
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #9 on: Jan 13th, 2008, 1:13pm » |
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Waggly stick 
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: 2.3l fuel economy
« Reply #10 on: Jan 13th, 2008, 3:15pm » |
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on Jan 13th, 2008, 1:13pm, Bobbit wrote:| Waggly stick |
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Too much like hard work
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