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Originally Posted by SS4EVER
Yeah, I don't know whether it'll require premium or not. I read on the forums that it will only take regular unleaded, but I'm pretty sure in the CTS, since it is the same engine, the CTS does take premium, or at least mid-grade...
The Corvette not only has a better drag coefficient but it's 500-600lbs lighter. Which makes a big difference.
The Camaro is a lot heavier, so I'd expect it to not get anywhere near the same mpgs as the Corvette despite having the same power & drive train...
If it does, then I may just be surprised. Unless the V8 gets better than expected gas mileage then if the difference between the fuel mileage of the V6 vs V8 is marginal then why not get the V8?
All I know is if I do get one I'll be in a little bit of gas price shock seeing that I get 30+ on the highway and mid to high 20's city in my little supercharged 4cyl Cobalt. + the 11.6 gallon tank, hasn't cost me over $50 yet to fill up on premium yet...
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Haha yeah you will be in gas shock with either i am afraid. About the weight you are right that is another factor BUT since the V6 and V8 as so close in weight the argument still stands with the delta between the two. So it may not be 30 and 28. It may be 26 and 24 but the delta should still be like 2 mpg.
The thing is that the vette says 16-24 on the sticker but almost everyone reports getting 30+ on the highway
I estimate the camaro will say 16-21 for the SS (something like that) and still pull off 25-26 easy on the hwy.