What MPG u getting
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From: Shawnee ks
What MPG u getting
Whats the ur Miles per gallan u guys geting with the C4s, sorry search didnt work, just want to campare before i buy a vette. Specificly looking at 87-92.
Got to know to convince mother :nono:
Got to know to convince mother :nono:
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
My 96 auto with a 3.07 rear gets about 17mpg with a about a 75/25 city/highway mix and plenty of right pedal bursts. Highway, I'd say around 24-25mpg. I think with a little more discipline, I could get mid to high teens in city driving....
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
Got to know to convince mother :nono:
You might wanna go with a Sentra but here's my gas mileage, it's pretty crappy:
3 mpg at the drag strip
8 mpg cruising at 130 mph
0 mpg doing burnouts...
Catching on yet? :steering:
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
23 on the highway @75 mph and about 17 or so in town. 3.07 performance axle. Screw economy cars!
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
1995 auto I get 17 in city! If it's gas mileage don't look at Corvette! I use 93 octane so there is more cost. Between us Corvette members the insurance could be a more sticking point with mom. Hope you get it good luck and let us all know! :thumbs:
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
My 96 which averages just over 20. The 96 gas the LT1 motor as does the 92.
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From: Shawnee ks
Re: What MPG u getting (DarkRed95)
Looking a vette now cus my Firebird only gets 12-14mpg, city, and like 20 highway, so now i got a good reason to explain to her that i need to get this car :D
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
My 85 gets great mileage:
Drag racing: 5-7mpg (that includes cruising back down track and a little crusing around the track area)
AutoX and related traveling: 8-11mpg
Spirited city/town cruising: 13-15 mpg
Normal city/town cruising: 17-20 mpg
70+mph highway cruising: 24-35mpg
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Drag racing: 5-7mpg (that includes cruising back down track and a little crusing around the track area)
AutoX and related traveling: 8-11mpg
Spirited city/town cruising: 13-15 mpg
Normal city/town cruising: 17-20 mpg
70+mph highway cruising: 24-35mpg
:yesnod: :thumbs:
:D :cheers:
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
The window sticker EPA estimates are 17 city and 24 highway for my 93 LT1. I'm getting with a normal mix of local in town (30-45 mph) and highway (55-80 mph) 18.4 city and 26 highway. So even at 105K its still holding its own.
I pull better instantaneous mpgs at highway but choose to state the low end. I've noticed that if one can cruise slightly higher than the posted 70 it seems to get better. For example the complete consumption on a 150 mile trip at 65 vs 80, the higher speed seems more efficient.
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I pull better instantaneous mpgs at highway but choose to state the low end. I've noticed that if one can cruise slightly higher than the posted 70 it seems to get better. For example the complete consumption on a 150 mile trip at 65 vs 80, the higher speed seems more efficient.
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Re: What MPG u getting (MaxxMitchell)
My car is GREAT on gas.. I can get ONE TANK to last me 5-6 MONTHS...
But, when I take it out in the Spring, I average 24-26 highway, and 18-20 around town.
But, when I take it out in the Spring, I average 24-26 highway, and 18-20 around town.
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Re: What MPG u getting (Jbaker)
I don't drive for fuel economy, but I'd say around 22 MPG with mostly highway driving, and putting my foot into it a lot. The city might be around 18 or so. I'd probably have 2-4 MPG more if I drove strickly to conserve fuel... but then, what's the point? :cheers:
