MGB-GT Mileage with a later model MGB GT

[gwl]

I was just wonder what kind of mileage do you guys running a later model MGB GT (ie, 1973) get when properly tuned?
Thanks
Gary

 

[MGBoonsboro]

I've got a 74.5BGT I use as a daily driver - almost 100 miles round trip commuting - and if I'm on the freeway as good as 34mpg. Most of the time, due to traffic it averages out to about 26-28mpg. - Greg

 

[SteveL]

My GT gets in the 22 to 24 range,
but it's not exactly factory stock,
for that matter, the 2.6L isn't
either...

 

[LLAngus]

My 73 gets what MGBoonsboro gets. Love it as gas is $3 + per gal.

 

[Steve_S]

My '67 gets a wide range, from 18 to 34. Mostly I get around 22-28.

 

[gwl]

Thanks guys. I've always loved the looks of the GT and now with gas prices the way they are may be it time to start looking again. It sounds like they are fairly easy on gas.

A relative of mine had one back in the 60s when I was in my teens that I just loved. I almost bought one in the early 70s when in college which would have been a mistake because I know I couldn't have taken very good care of it. Now I'm thinking about a more economical Summer driver than my half-ton truck, Bronco, or AWD Astro.

Besides being economical and nice looking, the GT is seems practical. I've got a replica of an Austin Healey, but its not very practical or easy on gas compared to a GT (its got a hopped-up V6 and only get 16-20 mpg at best). Looks like I'll be studying-up on MGs this Winter and hopefully this Spring getting rid of the replica and picking-up a GT.

Thanks
Gary

 

[Mark Jones]

My 73 GT also gets about the same as MGBoonsboro.