Efficiency of the LS1/LS6

[mattr762]

blykins, I do appreciate your opinion and everyone else. That's why I ask the question.

Well, he wasn't asking about horsepower...he just asked if there was an engine made by Ford that came close in mpg.

Sorry if I wasn't clear on this, but I was referring to the high power output while getting good gas milage.

I'd really like to see, however, an LS1-LS6 that got 28 mpg...I'm sure GM would like us to think that, but in ideal situations, I'm sure it's not up to that par.

My dad has a Corvette 405hp ZR-1 that consistantly get 26mpg on the highway, so I'd say it's very possible for the newer LS6 to get better than that.

I think Matt's missing out on one of the qualities of a Cobra though. It's not meant to be a Cadillac, where you just sit and recline with cup holders and 30 mpg...It's a muscle car for goodness sake. It's supposed to be mean, loud, shaky, and poor gas mileage. That's my opinion anyway.

Hmmm.... Interesting opinion and that is definately one way to look at it. But if you could have the best of both worlds would you do it? With modern technology you could have the mean sound, loud and shaky while getting decent gas milage. Most of these replica car makers are updating the suspension so it handle better, so why not put in an engine that makes it a better daily driver (something the wife could drive). Remember, muscle cars aren't suppost to handle very good either.