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road racer · 01-30-2009, 09:27 AM

anyone with a 255 cup, how long can you run at 10/10ths? i'm wondering how far the 70L of fuel goes.

Uncle Sam · 01-30-2009, 07:37 PM

I'll reply for what it is worth: I averaged between 12 and 15 MPG in a standard 2005 Elise on track. Others have reported having pick up problems for the last quarter of a tank, but I really didn't. I am going to guess that a supercharged, higher HP car will average less.

spectre · 01-30-2009, 08:43 PM

S240 i average about 10.

jplotus · 01-30-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by road racer

anyone with a 255 cup, how long can you run at 10/10ths? i'm wondering how far the 70L of fuel goes.

I average 7-8 mpg while race like conditions.

Chili Red · 01-31-2009, 03:19 AM

The faster I get on track the more gas I use... Use to be around 11mpg, now Im probably closer to 7-8mpg... Generally 2 20 minute sessions will take me just below half a tank.

road racer · 02-01-2009, 02:35 PM

so, is my math right here, that's 1:30 to 2:00 (hours) of running time? not bad.

...m... · 02-01-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by road racer

so, is my math right here, that's 1:30 to 2:00 (hours) of running time? not bad.

...yeah, as long as you don't run out on your way to the fuel station between sessions like i did...

(those back roads from HHR make for a looooong walk)

AZReason · 02-02-2009, 12:55 PM

Seems like at 7-8mpg and 70 liters, plan for 120 miles till empty?

1:30 at 80 mph ave lap speed and 2:00 at 60 mph (kart track) ave lap speed. Less time if you are faster, it is a cup car after all. If the cup car has a tripometer, reset it and pull in after 100 miles/160 km and see how much fuel it takes.

01-30-2009, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
road racer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 233	255 cup car mileage anyone with a 255 cup, how long can you run at 10/10ths? i'm wondering how far the 70L of fuel goes.

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spectre the designer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 767	S240 i average about 10. __________________ 2008 Exige S 240 For Sale: 2005 stock shifter console and change holder. PM if your interested.

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Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,204	The faster I get on track the more gas I use... Use to be around 11mpg, now Im probably closer to 7-8mpg... Generally 2 20 minute sessions will take me just below half a tank. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

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01-30-2009, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 863 Images: 2	I'll reply for what it is worth: I averaged between 12 and 15 MPG in a standard 2005 Elise on track. Others have reported having pick up problems for the last quarter of a tank, but I really didn't. I am going to guess that a supercharged, higher HP car will average less.

02-01-2009, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
road racer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 233	so, is my math right here, that's 1:30 to 2:00 (hours) of running time? not bad.

02-02-2009, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
AZReason Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 440	Seems like at 7-8mpg and 70 liters, plan for 120 miles till empty? 1:30 at 80 mph ave lap speed and 2:00 at 60 mph (kart track) ave lap speed. Less time if you are faster, it is a cup car after all. If the cup car has a tripometer, reset it and pull in after 100 miles/160 km and see how much fuel it takes.

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