07-07-2015, 07:14 PM
My parents owned a an '82 diesel Malibu, and I think an /83 or '84 Buick Century. Both were great cars on the highway. The Malibu got around 40mpg on the highway. The Malibu actually held an NHRA record I believe. We went to the drag races and it was cheaper to bring a car load of people in if the car raced. So Dad entered the car and finished the 1/4 mile at about 55mph in a time of about 19 seconds. They estimated the time because he disappeared in a cloud of smoke at the lights. I'm pretty sure at the time, his was the only diesel coupe to ever race.
My grandfather owned a diesel Cadillac El Dorado. I suspect that was pretty rare too.
I believe that the EPA regs for diesels are very different than they are for gasoline cars and it makes the gas engines look much better, but they're really not.
My grandfather owned a diesel Cadillac El Dorado. I suspect that was pretty rare too.
I believe that the EPA regs for diesels are very different than they are for gasoline cars and it makes the gas engines look much better, but they're really not.