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Shell Mileage Marathon shows 168 mpg record details
Shell researchers recount the Mileage Marathon where a 1924 two seat coupé achieved 168 miles per gallon on an 11.94 mile course. They describe the car, safety caveats, and radical tuning while noting the test teaches about car care and Shell products including Super Shell with Platformate.
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