Performance power

UNIGAS knows there is no noticeable loss of power or performance with LPG and, to prove our point, we put it to the ultimate test by inviting racing car legend Jim Richards to compare the performance of a Commodore on UNIGAS Autogas and petrol. Stepping out of the car after testing, Jim declared: "I certainly can't tell the difference!"

Modern LPG engine technology provides performance and fuel economy comparable to contemporary petrol-powered engines:

• Torque is available at lower engine revs, which aids driveability – particularly in stop/start city driving. In some cases, total torque is actually increased.
• Power output of engines with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) is, when converted to run on LPG, usually only slightly lower than petrol. Where possible, the LPG system is interfaced with the original EFI computer. While top speeds may be marginally reduced and acceleration times cut by fractions of a second, most drivers would be unlikely to detect the difference.
• Fuel economy of LPG-powered vehicles depends on many factors but, on average, late model vehicles running on LPG use about 30% more fuel than petrol-powered equivalents. However, some high consumption petrol vehicles may use only 20% more LPG. This is more than offset by the lower cost of LPG. The introduction of improved performance LPG injection systems will see that 30% figure reduced even further.
• Most vehicles will run effectively on LPG but you must ensure that the equipment installed is suitable for your vehicle. New vehicles are fitted with LPG systems that adhere to strict guidelines and any conversions should be performed only by a licensed installer.
• You can enjoy the performance and low running costs of LPG secure in the knowledge that Australian Standards governing the safety of LPG engine systems are the most stringent in the world.