32 Mpg
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From: Katy
32 Mpg
Just did a 700 mile road trip at an average speed of 68 MPH and averaged 32 MPG. (stock 99 coupe)
Never would have thought this could be possible...
(Oh yeah, I waved every chance I could)
Never would have thought this could be possible...
(Oh yeah, I waved every chance I could)
Drifting
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From: Southeastern Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '05
I got 29 mpg in my 99 with H/C package on a 710 mile road trip when I bought it and drove it home. I couldn't believe it, but I got over 400 miles to the tank! I think alot (at least in my case) has to do with the 6 speed and the fact that it turns only 17-1800 rpm at over 80 mph in 6th... 
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From: Sierra Foothills California
Just returned from a 2000+ mile road trip through the Pacific Northwest. Our 2000 convertible 6 speed averaged 34.2 mpg! They were however ALL hiway miles. We changed cars to sedans/suv's at each destination. I also think the "real gas" in Oregon etc. provides better mileage as there's none of the California emission stuff added 
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Yes, these cars get great mileage. I've gotten as much as 33 mpg in mine and usually get better than 30. I love it.
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Maybe that explains it, since my husband was driving! 
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From: Redding, CA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I pulled a 27.8 on a 1600 mile run from the west coast to the midwest.
Of course that included crossing the continental divide where the Vette eased up the grades effortlessly and got 99 mpg on the downgrades.
I wasn’t trying for max mileage at all. Hit 100+ mph a few times and took some side tours cruising through National Parks.
C5s are amazing. All the power and great gas mileage too
Of course that included crossing the continental divide where the Vette eased up the grades effortlessly and got 99 mpg on the downgrades.
I wasn’t trying for max mileage at all. Hit 100+ mph a few times and took some side tours cruising through National Parks.
C5s are amazing. All the power and great gas mileage too
