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Discussion in '612/599' started by MarkCollins, May 12, 2009.

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  1. MarkCollins

    MarkCollins F1 Rookie
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    #1 MarkCollins, May 12, 2009
    I was reading the write up on the HGTE in the UK Sunday Times and it mentioned that the economy was improved by around 3.5MPG on 599's from some point in 2008 onwards, apparently changes were made to the engine to allow it to run leaner. There's no retro fit or campaign and my Dealer is looking to see whether mine has the earlier or later unit, I imagine it must be the earlier as if people have worse fuel economy than mine they must be calling OPEC to increase production before leaving the driveway :)

    I do appreciate btw that fuel economy is a small thing to think about with such a great car :)

    Anybody else heard about the change? of course it may not have affected US cars?
     
  2. mw575

    mw575 F1 Rookie

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    #2 mw575, May 12, 2009
    I have a Jan '09 build US 599 and I am sure there is no improvement in gas mileage.I haven't checked it but I would doubt it is in double figures! Don't think I will either-I love the car too much for any negative imput.
     
  3. Sfumato

    Sfumato F1 World Champ

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    #3 Sfumato, May 12, 2009
    The decreased range on a tank is annoying, but you can make up for time lost easily.
    If it gets better mileage, I'll lose my "Friends of OPEC" decoder ring. I got 9.5 once. Usually get 6.7-7.2. I grin a lot.
     
  4. elipinski

    elipinski Formula 3

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    #4 elipinski, May 13, 2009
    Hi Mark, in ab german car Magazine i read today,that Ferrari has changed settings For The gear Box and Motor Management that result in a reduced fuel consumption. That is for all The hgte cars,no matter which continent. Regards
     
  5. sir-t

    sir-t Karting

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    #5 sir-t, May 16, 2009
    Very true and that is the reason why the HGTC is only compatible to the F1 Transmission and sadly not to stick shift :(
     
  6. elipinski

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    #6 elipinski, May 17, 2009
    Ah,ok, didnt know,your car was stick
     

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