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Originally Posted by Tomato
Can't comment on the MPG for the Camaro, but I can attest to the amazing job GM has done withOUT AFM. Cases in point: My '03 Z06 would get 31 MPG cruising on the highway in 6th gear. My '06 Z06 got 28 MPG, same scenario. A 7.0 liter, 505 HP motor getting that is amazing. Flip side - had a SLK55 AMG for a while, and paid a $1300 guzzler tax on it. It's 5.5 liter, 355 HP motor only got 18 MPG on the highway in 7th gear...
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Look at the drag and weight of each vehicle, as well as the gearing. Also, the EPA always says 'your results may vary' . They have a certain set of conditions for the test. If you are cruising in top gear you will get better mileage than they advertise in the test.