fuel consumption
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Cruising
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fuel consumption
Hi everybody.
I just bought a 1980 corvette C3 (from New Hampshire to Spain) and I would like to know about the fuel consumption of the car. It's really so high? how many miles per galon? I'm worry about it because i'm in Europe and the petrol is quite expensive.
Than you for your help
I just bought a 1980 corvette C3 (from New Hampshire to Spain) and I would like to know about the fuel consumption of the car. It's really so high? how many miles per galon? I'm worry about it because i'm in Europe and the petrol is quite expensive.
Than you for your help
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Depends. Engine. Differential. Maintenence. Weather. Driving style. Is it a daily driver? Or is it just a weekend fun car? If its paid for, then think of all the money your saving compared to your neighbors BMW. 
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Drive like a race car driver!
Sounds crazy right?
Not at all, as they do pretend there is a egg shell under the gas pedal. Light pressure on the pedal only. One thing I read says try not to exceed 2000 rpm. I've tried this method with my DD, I picked up around 4 miles to the gallon!
WB
Sounds crazy right?
Not at all, as they do pretend there is a egg shell under the gas pedal. Light pressure on the pedal only. One thing I read says try not to exceed 2000 rpm. I've tried this method with my DD, I picked up around 4 miles to the gallon!
WB
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
A Car and Driver magazine from 1980 says 12-15 MPG's. Not so good.
Gary
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Gary
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