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[Drilindsay's Weblog] Official EPA fuel economy statistics for the 2008 model have not yet been announced. On the outgoing 2007 model STS, EPA fuel economy is 18 mpg city and 27 mpg hwy.Our goal was to deliver an engine with outstanding power and improved efficiency…ItвÐâs the latest example of our strategy to continue to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
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