Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T MPG by year — every rating on record
The Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 24 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #7 of 26 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T placed highest in 1987 at #7 of 24, and lowest in 1987 at #7 of 24. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
What Delta 204T fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T burns 500 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 23 mpg the Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $486 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Red Shift Ltd. sits
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