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That's right folks, it's a early '90s model Honda CRX that now resembles an airplane more than a car. Ecomodder Mike Turner has turned this car into one of the most efficient cars that has ever touched American asphalt, and, as of his most recent posting in the Ecomodder forums, he's squeezed 95 miles out of a gallon of gas in the thing.
So the question is...how did he do it?
- The aerodynamic shell, while making it extremely difficult to remove the tires, has reduced the drag coefficient from 0.34 to 0.17.
- The Honda Civic CRX has always been an extremely efficient car, getting upwards of 50 mpg because of aerodynamics, small size, and low weight.
- Mike is also a hypermiler, meaning that he does whatever he can to increase mileage. Including drafting, not slowing for turns, cutting off the engine while driving, and using techniques like "feathered acceleration" which, to the rest of us, sound somewhat insane.
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written by Jared, February 12, 2008
Its an early 1990's Honda Civic Hatchback. Not CRX sorry had to point it out had to drive a damn CRX in my early days BUH.not fun But super fuel efficient
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written by CNCMike, February 13, 2008
Do not click on the link posted by Kalle. It will attempt to load a Trojan virus on your computer
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written by Damien, February 13, 2008
Check it out, we did a story about the AeroCivic on my show.
http://www.viropop.com/zaproot/episode/ZPR_20080116
Damien
http://www.viropop.com/zaproot/episode/ZPR_20080116
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written by Nickoli, February 16, 2008
Not slowing for turns and cutting off the engine while driving are both rather dangerous techniques. Having the engine running increases your control over the car and actually helps improve stopping distances.
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Just try bangin' a 90 at a steady 35mph on a normal city street...you gotta use the whole road.
Now imagine doing it on a bicycle, 3 wide...that is how we race criteriums on the pro circuit in america LOSERS!