Think you get good gas mileage? The Volkswagen XL-1 thinks otherwise. Rated at 261 mpg with a drag coefficient of 0.189 (less than a cyclist in the Tour de France) the XL-1 is the most fuel efficient and most aerodynamic production car in the world.
With that kind of mileage you’ll have to sacrifice a few things – like a rear view mirror (the XL-1 doesn’t have one) which makes sense since it also doesn’t have a rear window, or a back seat. The XL-1’s top speed is only 99 mph and it is also a bit sluggish out of the gate with an acceleration rate of 0 to 60 in 12.7 seconds. (A ’93 Ford Taurus does it in 11.1.) Another thing that might slow you down is the XL-1’s sticker price: $130,000. VW announced that only 250 will be built and sold this year.
What’s the best mileage you’ve ever gotten with your car?
Today's funny bumper sticker: "I'd quit my job but I need the sleep." :) Have a safe Monday!
Allen Swift of Springfield, Massachusetts received this 1928 Rolls Royce from his father, brand new, in 1928 – and drove it for 80 years and over 1 million miles!
You don’t need to drive a Rolls to join the high mileage club. Regularly scheduled maintenance and diligent car care is the key to getting your car to 300,000, 400,000, yes even a million miles. We can help you with that!
All of us at the shop wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday!
Busiest travel day on our roads this July 4th holiday will be tomorrow, July 3rd according to AAA when about a third of the estimated 34 million people traveling by car (40 million overall) will be getting behind the wheel. (Drive safe!)
Are you traveling tomorrow and where are you going?
Today's funny bumper sticker: "I never worry when I get lost. I just change where I want to go." :) Have a safe Monday!
