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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 01:29 PM
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I'm looking at getting an LS2 6-speed car this summer. I'm curious what real-world fuel economy (highway) others have gotten with them.

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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Now thats funny right there! And true!!
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Now thats funny right there! And true!!
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I do a 1700+ trip every few months except in the winter and get 28-30 mpg at 80 mph depending on wind/rain/temp. The secret that many people seem unaware of is cruise control. Around town my mileage is very unpredictable but is typically 15-25 mpg.
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Thanks for all the responses guys - and especially the Prius/Corvette pic


My 99 C5 got 33.6 @ 65 when stock, and then 37+ @65 after some mods, so I figured the LS2 6-speed combo would be in the same range - thanks for verifying! I drive a lot for work, so mileage is important, but having the Corvette also makes a statement about a certain level of success so that is important too.
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I run two different sets of rims and tires. The original Goodyear run flats improve mileage over the non RF toyo proxes. I chalk it up to the more aggressive tread design on the Toyos.
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Originally Posted by kynan
I run two different sets of rims and tires. The original Goodyear run flats improve mileage over the non RF toyo proxes. I chalk it up to the more aggressive tread design on the Toyos.
Probably lower rolling resistance on the RF's.
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