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Picus · 07-06-06, 03:29

If the market demands it the car companies will produce it. Everyone talks about gas prices then runs out and buys 268hp Camrys, 270hp Maximas, 306hp Lexus, etc..etc.. BMW is releasing a 300hp twin turbo 3 series this fall for pete sake. I guess what I am saying is the gas price whining is overstated, and that people are buying more and more powerful cars, so the hp wars are not going to stop.

Yes, more powerful engines are becoming more efficient with direct injection and other technology, but if I am not mistaken average gas mileage amongst 6cyl cars has been on a downward trend. I know my car gets ~14/18 on a good day.

Cheers.

07-06-06, 03:29	#3 (permalink)
Picus Registered User Picus is offline Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,596 Contact:	If the market demands it the car companies will produce it. Everyone talks about gas prices then runs out and buys 268hp Camrys, 270hp Maximas, 306hp Lexus, etc..etc.. BMW is releasing a 300hp twin turbo 3 series this fall for pete sake. I guess what I am saying is the gas price whining is overstated, and that people are buying more and more powerful cars, so the hp wars are not going to stop. Yes, more powerful engines are becoming more efficient with direct injection and other technology, but if I am not mistaken average gas mileage amongst 6cyl cars has been on a downward trend. I know my car gets ~14/18 on a good day. Cheers. __________________ GTA In Detail