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How much fuel can you save when you hypermile a Hummer H1

How much fuel can you save when you hypermile a Hummer H1

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blogentry-133713-0-28418700-1434038886_thumb.pngDoug DeMuro, a owner of a petrol Hummer H1 ( not the military version) decides to challenge himself and see how economical or uneconomical his car is. Under normal driving conditions he manages around 4.6km/l, but can a few streamlining modifications and some light foot driving on the highway improve his fuel economy? Watch to find out...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1_9o8kDS8U

 

FYI, the Hummer H1 uses a 5.7-litre petrol engine from General Motors which produces about 180bhp. Torque is rated at 450Nm and it is limited to a top speed of 134km/h. The H1 is said to be able to do the century sprint in slightly more than 16 seconds, no thanks to its 3,140kg kerbweight.




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