ZL1 MPG?

[joes407]

the window sticker on the one i saw at a dealer said 13 city/19 hwy. my SS said 15/26.

[joes407]

Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

I am on the fueleconomy.gov website and even though they dont list different option cars other then motor size, you think this is viable?

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium Gasoline

14 City
16
Combined
19 Highway
Not Available
$3,900 per year
MSRP: $23,280 - $54,095

2012 Chevrolet Camaro 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular Gasoline

12 City
14
Combined
18 Highway
Not Available
$4,200

we have 2- SS's 1 auto and 1 manual. both call for premium fuel

[joes407]

by the way i never saw the 26 hwy but our auto averages 16.5 combined mpg and our manual 17.5 combined mpg

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by joes407

we have 2- SS's 1 auto and 1 manual. both call for premium fuel

Premium is recommended, but not required. So saying that it runs on regular is technically correct, even if it is a tad misleading.

[joes407]

Originally Posted by SlingShot

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

WHAT??? why so poor? i do 17.5 combined with a lead foot,ankle and calf!

[2012ZL1]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

The Natural Resources Canada procedure used to more or less mimic the original EPA estimation method. However, the EPA has twice updated their protocol, while Canada has been stuck in the 1970's. This causes about a 20% difference, give or take.


Because we used to be part of the British Empire. Thats why we use UK gallons instead of US gallons. Its also why we have things like a Prime Minister instead of a President and spell colour with a 'u'. And yes, we have our own federal fuel economy testing procedures.

OK..then it still makes zero sense.
MPG has no use as data in Canada. The only reason to add MPG data is for the U.S.A. So what sense does it make to use Imperial Gallons when it means nothing to anybody?...seems like someone dropped the ball there.

[jaggedx]

I just went to Vegas and back in mine and averaged 18. I spent a little time a bit over 100 and maybe just a shade over 4000. i am stoked, i have never had a car that gets that good fuel milage LOL

[Terebit]

Don't know if this thread is still alive, but here's a question. Has anyone compared the original MPG with what they get after adding an aftermarket cold air intake or after a Dino tune? Even though I didn't buy this car for the gas mileage, I think a higher MPG touring mode tune would be nice.

[Ciscokid]

Really, come on folks. If you own a ZL1 or considered purchasing one of these, you have to realize this car doesn't get 20mpg. This really make me wonder about folks looking at this car.
If you buy the ZL1, you better not be thinking you are getting a car that has good gas mileage. If you are, you are out of your mind.

This thread is ridiculous!

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Ciscokid

Really, come on folks. If you own a ZL1 or considered purchasing one of these, you have to realize this car doesn't get 20mpg.

Not if you're racing...but on a road trip....it's surprisingly frugal!

[Ciscokid]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

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Not if you're racing...but on a road trip....it's surprisingly frugal!

1000 miles all road trip?

This isn't normal driving conditions, folks don't drive 1000 miles to get good MPG. This is a one off and not a daily driver.

I drive 600-800 miles a week and only get 15.5mpg. For me, this is optimal mpg considering the car and how I drive it.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Ciscokid

1000 miles all road trip?

This isn't normal driving conditions, folks don't drive 1000 miles to get good MPG. This is a one off and not a daily driver.

I drive 600-800 miles a week and only get 15.5mpg. For me, this is optimal mpg considering the car and how I drive it.

It was a 500mi road trip to Indianapolis.

I was kidding just a little bit: Yes, the car IS capable of 20+ mpg...but it's not an every-day driving thing, for sure.

[Ciscokid]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

It was a 500mi road trip to Indianapolis.

I was kidding just a little bit: Yes, the car IS capable of 20+ mpg...but it's not an every-day driving thing, for sure.

500 mile road trip is believable and grats on the 20+ mpg. I hope I can pull that off when I drive to Orlando in June, unfortunately, my foot and brain don't think the same way. :-)

[ZL1ster]

[QUOTE=Mr. Wyndham;6090572]It was a 500mi road trip to Indianapolis.


...is this a 'plug' for C5 Fest!!!


Nice subliminal message...'road trip', 'Indianapolis'.