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Old 01-07-2007, 10:55 PM
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Default Re: V8 H3 Alpha

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Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose
I see the point about the possibility of a marginal improvement in highway only mileage with a V8. But the AWD Escalade probably running premium gets 13/19 EPA mpg vs. H3 3.5 16/19 EPA mpg (comparing apples to apples). so the possibility looks somewhat bleak. Of course the Escalade is heavier but it's much more aero, running street tires, tall gearing, etc.

I'm sure GM is trying to figure what (if any) incremental sales volume increase would result from a V8 option since this really is a business decision. But I would like to hope...

Under powered = more rpms = ineficcient=suffering mileage. Adequate power = less rpms, yada yada.
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