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		cynicalkane on May 30, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: McLaren F1 Developer Designs New Auto Driving 100 ... Yup. This is a common pitfall when talking about European cars. They're sometimes quoted in Imperial MPG even when they're not for sale in Britain.

TylerE on May 30, 2012 [–]

No, that's not the flaw (although it is true).

It can get 96mpg. It can go 100mph. It _cannot_ do both simultaneously.

thwest on May 30, 2012 | | [–]

The more fundamental flaw is how to drive _on_ a mile per gallon rate.

cynicalkane on May 31, 2012 | | [–]

Thanks, didn't read closely enough and it's too late to edit. :)

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