Why High-Performance Vehicles Lose the Fight Against Fuel Economy

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Why High-Performance Vehicles Lose the Fight Against Fuel Economy

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Indeed, sustainability and energy conservation are key points in the modern automotive world, but one niche of vehicles still values the ability to outperform the economy. Most of these cars are in car categories other than Ultra Luxury Sedans, and whereas some are off-roaders, all have one thing in common that causes them to suck gas: they don't get much on the gas. That common thing is that the design prioritizes mechanical strength, which is achieved with the massive physical weight and oversized components of their powertrain aimed at maximizing performance.