Re: fuel economy

[Caxambu@domain.elided]

Paul Irvine wonders about gas mileage from various Alfas-- here's my put: 

My 1969 1750 SPICA Spider has always gotten 27MPG (always on premium 92 
octane) forever, whether driven hard or easy, city or twisty or highway. The 
most fun combination of course, is hard and twisty.

- --Caxambu
Seattle WA, where maybe higher gas prices might tone down one of the nation's 
worst traffic problems.

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>  I'm wondering what model Alfa gets the best gas mileage. My Alfetta and
>  Spider, as well as all the other SPICA cars generally get about 27 mpg. I'm
>  wondering if an older Guilia with a 1300 or 1600 can do any better despite
>  having carbs?
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