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frank99ta · 12-22-2012, 11:03 PM

My Challenger SRT8 use to get about 15mpg. If you sat at idle with the motor running you could almost watch the gas needle move. My 2011 Corvette use to get 20.3 and I couldn't notice any difference at idle. My 2013 Camaro SS gets 18.3 and no difference at idle. Of all the cars I've had in the past 18 years, the Challenger had the worst gas mileage. Surprisingly, the vette had the best.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 12-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Keep in mind the Charger takes regular gas. R/T included. Camaro SS does not.

Topher3134 · 12-23-2012, 08:07 PM

I have to ask why this matters? Its like what gets better MPG a zonda or veryon?

Topher3134 · 12-23-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

Keep in mind the Charger takes regular gas. R/T included. Camaro SS does not.

regular is what an ss takes. If not the cap would say premium and it doesn't either does my gxp

MichaelH · 12-23-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Topher3134

regular is what an ss takes. If not the cap would say premium and it doesn't either does my gxp

It says premium recommended for the SS which in everyone's mind should say it's a must.

Topher3134 · 12-23-2012, 08:18 PM

Well before I got mine worked on and tuned I ran reg for a lot of miles. Car has 55k on it and all but about 6 ran on reg in south Texas. Just saying. I also own a gxp with an ls3 and it has almost 60k miles on regular. Never had a lick of probs with either.

MichaelH · 12-24-2012, 09:22 AM

You car isn't knocking or down on power or losing mpgs. I know if I put anything but premium in my SS a bike it'll act funny

Topher3134 · 12-24-2012, 10:02 AM

Nope the gxp is getting 21 mpg. Lots of highway. And now that the ss is tuned it uses premium but when it was stock I was getting almost 27 mpg. Again lots of highway.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 12-24-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelH

It says premium recommended for the SS which in everyone's mind should say it's a must.

+1

MichaelH · 12-24-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Topher3134

Nope the gxp is getting 21 mpg. Lots of highway. And now that the ss is tuned it uses premium but when it was stock I was getting almost 27 mpg. Again lots of highway.

O wow that's good than. Wasn't expecting it to be that good everyone else I hear from have problems running 87.

Angrybird 12 · 12-24-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

One more thing, the Charger is a 4-door granny car. It doesn't matter what size the engine is in it.

If Hemi's are so good, why do people always get Chevy motors for their hotrods and such?

Because old hemi's are super rare and expensive and Chevy Small blocks are everywhere, relatively cheap to buy and mod to get plenty of HP.

Habu · 01-08-2013, 01:48 PM

Took my Challenger srt 392 6 speed (man) to vegas a couple months ago. According to the computer she got 24.8 going and 26.3 coming home. About 250 miles avg 80 mph each way fully loaded with 3 adults. Which makes me wonder how accurate the computer is.

LEADfoot927 · 01-09-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

Keep in mind the Charger takes regular gas. R/T included. Camaro SS does not.

Charger r/t has to have 89 octane or better according to the manual.

DrSkull · 01-09-2013, 06:23 PM

love the charger taillights

12-24-2012, 09:22 AM	#35
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	You car isn't knocking or down on power or losing mpgs. I know if I put anything but premium in my SS a bike it'll act funny __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

01-08-2013, 01:48 PM	#40
Habu Drives: 2011 srt8 392 & 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 236 View My Garage	Took my Challenger srt 392 6 speed (man) to vegas a couple months ago. According to the computer she got 24.8 going and 26.3 coming home. About 250 miles avg 80 mph each way fully loaded with 3 adults. Which makes me wonder how accurate the computer is. __________________ MoveOverPeopleAreRacing! Last edited by Habu; 01-08-2013 at 02:00 PM.

12-22-2012, 11:03 PM	#29
frank99ta Drives: Trans Am Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TX Posts: 65	My Challenger SRT8 use to get about 15mpg. If you sat at idle with the motor running you could almost watch the gas needle move. My 2011 Corvette use to get 20.3 and I couldn't notice any difference at idle. My 2013 Camaro SS gets 18.3 and no difference at idle. Of all the cars I've had in the past 18 years, the Challenger had the worst gas mileage. Surprisingly, the vette had the best.

12-22-2012, 11:58 PM	#30
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Keep in mind the Charger takes regular gas. R/T included. Camaro SS does not.

12-23-2012, 08:07 PM	#31
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 418	I have to ask why this matters? Its like what gets better MPG a zonda or veryon?

12-23-2012, 08:18 PM	#34
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 418	Well before I got mine worked on and tuned I ran reg for a lot of miles. Car has 55k on it and all but about 6 ran on reg in south Texas. Just saying. I also own a gxp with an ls3 and it has almost 60k miles on regular. Never had a lick of probs with either.

12-24-2012, 10:02 AM	#36
Topher3134 Drives: delete me Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: delete me Posts: 418	Nope the gxp is getting 21 mpg. Lots of highway. And now that the ss is tuned it uses premium but when it was stock I was getting almost 27 mpg. Again lots of highway.

01-09-2013, 06:23 PM	#42
DrSkull Drives: 13 Challenger RT & 89 GTA TA Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: east PA. Posts: 177	love the charger taillights