new hemi mpg in an Abody?
Just FYI, I am averaging 20 mpg combined in my 2009 Classic 6 speed. On a road trip over the Cascades with a couple of blasts into triple digits (had to safely pass that semi...) I got 24 mpg. In an A body you should be able to get in the 20's consistently. And yes it is hard to keep from waking the 385 ponies. I don't have the multi displacement feature. As Ross said, they use an overdrive 5 and 6 to allow good highway mileage. 1500 rpm at 70, but still good torque. Never feels like it is lugging unless you want some neck snapping acceleration or going up a big hill.
Great looking installs in your A Bodies guys. Well done.
Mike
Just FYI, I am averaging 20 mpg combined in my 2009 Classic 6 speed. On a road trip over the Cascades with a couple of blasts into triple digits (had to safely pass that semi...) I got 24 mpg. In an A body you should be able to get in the 20's consistently. And yes it is hard to keep from waking the 385 ponies. I don't have the multi displacement feature. As Ross said, they use an overdrive 5 and 6 to allow good highway mileage. 1500 rpm at 70, but still good torque. Never feels like it is lugging unless you want some neck snapping acceleration or going up a big hill.
Great looking installs in your A Bodies guys. Well done.
Mike
