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Originally Posted by Nailzs
Don't forget we're creeping up on Obama's required 54.5 MPG mandate on automobiles. We all know that'll happen.  |
Not really "creeping up". That number is proposed for 2025. The number for 2016 is 35.5mpg for the entire fleet average. It's actually not that difficult and can easily be offset by EV's and hybrids Nissan already has. Also, If they go with direct injection, that alone should kick the number beyond 350hp. It's likely closer to the 375hp range. Going with efficient turbos and lowering the displacement is actually beneficial in achieving those goals, like Ford's EcoBoost. Look at it this way, even with the 2016 mandate, what we've seen in terms of performance hasn't meant slower sports cars....in fact, quite the opposite. They're forced to be lighter, more fuel efficient and still retain powerful engines.