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99firehawk · 04-10-2012, 05:53 PM

Getting 12 city / 20 hwy in my boosted 426 Hemi (12lbs boost) and expect the same or close to that in the ZL1.

The enhanced drive-train in any car with 500+HP plus the fact that you just can't keep your foot out of it, contributes to a lack of efficiency in a boosted car.

Don't care though.....price of admission for the fun factor!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-10-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 99firehawk

...price of admission for the fun factor!!

SlingShot · 04-10-2012, 07:32 PM

I'm getting 13 and change now in my SS, so if I can get 11 or 12 I'm good with that.

Mr.R · 04-26-2012, 08:30 PM

It,s about 13 average right now with 70% city

xx_ED_xx · 04-26-2012, 08:30 PM

Any freeway numbers?

BSR-1 · 04-26-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

It,s about 13 average right now with 70% city

That ain't bad for being 70% city. Thanks for the update!

FSTORG5 · 04-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Since mpg is relative to driving habits, etc., the best comparison for me is relative to my 2010 SS L99. My avg miles per hour for a tank is around 37 with a mix of city and two lane highway. The L99 stock averaged 20.5 mpg after break in. Modded (intake, LT headers, Corsa, and JRE tune) it averaged 18.5 mpg.

My first tank on the Z was 16.6. The next was 17.6. And it looks like it will end up settling at 17.5 - 18.0 under the same conditions. Not bad at all considering an additional 130 -180 HP.

Camaro Fred · 04-26-2012, 09:09 PM

I have driven 1085 miles now, about 60% highway and 40% city. The average MPG over this duration is 17.4 MPG (US gallon). That's keeping it under 80 mph and 4,000 RPM as specified for break in.

CJ1034 · 04-26-2012, 09:22 PM

my SS got about 12 MPG

My ZL1 is still on its first tank, the point to all this is...

Who Cares! I can't stop smiling long enough to care

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-26-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Fred

I have driven 1085 miles now, about 60% highway and 40% city. The average MPG over this duration is 17.4 MPG (US gallon). That's keeping it under 80 mph and 4,000 RPM as specified for break in.

My situation is nearly identical. Only at 770 miles, though...

I'm noticing, with each tank (as I reset my avg mpg at the station), the fuel economy rises slightly. First tank was low 14...

OldScoolCamaro · 04-26-2012, 09:49 PM

Base price of ZL1; $54,995.
Average miles per gallon <with heavy foot> 11 mpg
Price of a gallon of hi-test gasoline $4.06

Ultra Grin: PRICELESS

1MtnGoat · 04-26-2012, 11:21 PM

Just came back on a 479 mile trip. I hit 1,500 miles on the trip and had a short burst of triple digit fever and a long Mtn. grade. Average for the trip was 20.1 mpg by the DIC. I did not calculate it by hand.

htron50 · 04-26-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'm actually impressed at the fuel economy...here's why:

CTS-V has the same ratings. Yet ZL1 has more power, stickier tires, more aggressive gearing...and some more drag creating downforce...

AND YOUNGER FATTER PEOPLE DRIVING THEM! (JK -- had to say it)....

Only 349 miles..... getting behind you guys! Been too busy.

tmandoug1 · 04-27-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Fred

I have driven 1085 miles now, about 60% highway and 40% city. The average MPG over this duration is 17.4 MPG (US gallon). That's keeping it under 80 mph and 4,000 RPM as specified for break in.

Same exact for me.

04-10-2012, 07:32 PM	#31
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I'm getting 13 and change now in my SS, so if I can get 11 or 12 I'm good with that. __________________

04-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#33
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	Any freeway numbers? __________________

04-26-2012, 09:09 PM	#36
Camaro Fred 2012 ZL1 VIN 150 Drives: 1973 RS LT Camaro 4 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern CA Posts: 237 View My Garage	I have driven 1085 miles now, about 60% highway and 40% city. The average MPG over this duration is 17.4 MPG (US gallon). That's keeping it under 80 mph and 4,000 RPM as specified for break in. __________________

04-26-2012, 09:49 PM	#39
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Base price of ZL1; $54,995. Average miles per gallon <with heavy foot> 11 mpg Price of a gallon of hi-test gasoline $4.06 Ultra Grin: PRICELESS __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

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04-10-2012, 05:53 PM	#29
99firehawk Order in on 13' ZL1 vert Drives: 1999 Firehawk Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 199 View My Garage	Getting 12 city / 20 hwy in my boosted 426 Hemi (12lbs boost) and expect the same or close to that in the ZL1. The enhanced drive-train in any car with 500+HP plus the fact that you just can't keep your foot out of it, contributes to a lack of efficiency in a boosted car. Don't care though.....price of admission for the fun factor!!

04-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#32
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 232	It,s about 13 average right now with 70% city

04-26-2012, 08:46 PM	#35
FSTORG5 Fast Orange Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IL Posts: 259 View My Garage	Since mpg is relative to driving habits, etc., the best comparison for me is relative to my 2010 SS L99. My avg miles per hour for a tank is around 37 with a mix of city and two lane highway. The L99 stock averaged 20.5 mpg after break in. Modded (intake, LT headers, Corsa, and JRE tune) it averaged 18.5 mpg. My first tank on the Z was 16.6. The next was 17.6. And it looks like it will end up settling at 17.5 - 18.0 under the same conditions. Not bad at all considering an additional 130 -180 HP.

04-26-2012, 09:22 PM	#37
CJ1034 Drives: 2012 ZL1 IOM Manual Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northville, Michigan Posts: 85 View My Garage	my SS got about 12 MPG My ZL1 is still on its first tank, the point to all this is... Who Cares! I can't stop smiling long enough to care

04-26-2012, 11:21 PM	#40
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Just came back on a 479 mile trip. I hit 1,500 miles on the trip and had a short burst of triple digit fever and a long Mtn. grade. Average for the trip was 20.1 mpg by the DIC. I did not calculate it by hand.