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MY CA.ZL1 · 10-04-2012, 03:14 PM

i also agree that the ss get better gas milage.i had a 2011 with a slp supercharger stage 2 at 600 hp.that got better than the ZL1.however that one burned up in 14 min.still numb about this.lol

mkorgan · 10-04-2012, 03:53 PM

If you can't afford the gas, you probably can't afford to own the car. IF gas mileage is anywhere on your top 10 list of priorities....the ZL1 is not for you. Nothing wrong with that. They make a 6 cylinder Camaro and an 8 cylinder that both get better mileage if that is a concern.

Gone to the bowtie side · 10-04-2012, 04:48 PM

Heh, at least you aren't like Jeremy Clarkson.

Richard Hammond: [Talking about the Ford GT's poor fuel economy and the fact that Jeremy is getting one] And actually, 17 and a half gallon tank. 4... 4 miles to the gallon, how far does that mean you will be able to go in your car before you ran out of petrol?
Jeremy Clarkson: 75 miles.
Richard Hammond: 75 miles?
Jeremy Clarkson: Yeah.
Richard Hammond: Well, how far then do you live, for instance, from the Top Gear office?
Jeremy Clarkson: 76 miles.

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Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 10-04-2012, 04:54 PM

my SS is a gas hog, I can only imagine the ZL1 in comparison..

2010SS2SS · 10-04-2012, 04:56 PM

Excuse me but when and who ever bought a 580 HP car and worried about gas mileage?

firecross91 · 10-04-2012, 05:44 PM

Not me. I did get good gas milage to and from a meet in Canada. However we did some "spirited" driving and the milage wasn't as good. Only hit the rev limiter once though. For some reason I zoned out on a straight stretch looking at the other cars and didn't shift from 2nd to 3rd LOL. I met with a group of 370Z's. A great group of guys and we are planning a track day next year.

Skylane765 · 10-04-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by redsap05

So my friend just got a zl1 and claims its a gas hog! He claims it takes a quarter tank for a 25 minute highway cruise. Neeedless to say I dont believe him. I know its not rated that great but I wouldn't think it would be that bad.

do not feel bad, fly a plane and pay $6 gal. Aviation fuel smells better than car gas. Burn 12 hour at 175 mph as the crow flys. That's about the same as the ZL1.

GEEo · 10-04-2012, 06:43 PM

I average 10 MPG on my SS!! Lol

72MachOne99GT · 10-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Babying my car with highway and country roads I averaged 23.9 over a 60ish mike trip.

Not really a great sample, but indicative of what LONG gears can do.

I typically get in the 14-16 range.

Mikep · 10-04-2012, 07:16 PM

ZL1 MPG WHO CARES?

OldScoolCamaro · 10-04-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsap05

So my friend just got a zl1 and claims its a gas hog! He claims it takes a quarter tank for a 25 minute highway cruise. Neeedless to say I dont believe him. I know its not rated that great but I wouldn't think it would be that bad.

You bet! Those born with disproportioned size right feet will attest to this fact. Having the same affliction, my AVG MPG is 12.4 over 1,150 miles.

69NMYSS · 10-04-2012, 08:24 PM

What till you take it to the road course. A 25 minute session will cost you half a tank

OldScoolCamaro · 10-04-2012, 08:34 PM

I want to go to the Motorsports Park in NJ and burn the brakes off of it and blister the tires. I want to go to Englishtown, Raceway Park, with a set of rims, DR's, aftermarket performance goodies and dial in the car for some WAYBAC fun. I want...I want....., but I am just lucky to own the car and make the payments for now.

X25 · 10-04-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gone to the bowtie side

Heh, at least you aren't like Jeremy Clarkson.

Richard Hammond: [Talking about the Ford GT's poor fuel economy and the fact that Jeremy is getting one] And actually, 17 and a half gallon tank. 4... 4 miles to the gallon, how far does that mean you will be able to go in your car before you ran out of petrol?
Jeremy Clarkson: 75 miles.
Richard Hammond: 75 miles?
Jeremy Clarkson: Yeah.
Richard Hammond: Well, how far then do you live, for instance, from the Top Gear office?
Jeremy Clarkson: 76 miles.

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Haha

10-04-2012, 04:48 PM	#59
Gone to the bowtie side Former Ford man Drives: 2023 Rapid Blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 191 View My Garage	Heh, at least you aren't like Jeremy Clarkson. Richard Hammond: [Talking about the Ford GT's poor fuel economy and the fact that Jeremy is getting one] And actually, 17 and a half gallon tank. 4... 4 miles to the gallon, how far does that mean you will be able to go in your car before you ran out of petrol? Jeremy Clarkson: 75 miles. Richard Hammond: 75 miles? Jeremy Clarkson: Yeah. Richard Hammond: Well, how far then do you live, for instance, from the Top Gear office? Jeremy Clarkson: 76 miles. Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 Camaro 1100 - 8 Jun 09 reordered with new dealer - 31 Aug 09 2000 - 08 Sep 09 3300 - TPW 28 Sep 09 3400 - 28 Sep 09 3800 - VIN 2G1FT1EW9A9153318 5000 - 21 Oct 09 6000 - 22 Oct 09 traded in for 2016 Camaro Sold 2016 2022 LT1 Rapid Blue for 3 months (wrecked ) 2023 ZL1 Rapid Blue

10-04-2012, 08:24 PM	#68
69NMYSS Drives: '69 Camaro SS and '12 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,274 View My Garage	What till you take it to the road course. A 25 minute session will cost you half a tank __________________

10-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#69
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	I want to go to the Motorsports Park in NJ and burn the brakes off of it and blister the tires. I want to go to Englishtown, Raceway Park, with a set of rims, DR's, aftermarket performance goodies and dial in the car for some WAYBAC fun. I want...I want....., but I am just lucky to own the car and make the payments for now. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-04-2012, 03:14 PM	#57
MY CA.ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #698 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: monterey.ca. Posts: 176	i also agree that the ss get better gas milage.i had a 2011 with a slp supercharger stage 2 at 600 hp.that got better than the ZL1.however that one burned up in 14 min.still numb about this.lol

10-04-2012, 03:53 PM	#58
mkorgan Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sanford, Fl Posts: 973	If you can't afford the gas, you probably can't afford to own the car. IF gas mileage is anywhere on your top 10 list of priorities....the ZL1 is not for you. Nothing wrong with that. They make a 6 cylinder Camaro and an 8 cylinder that both get better mileage if that is a concern.

10-04-2012, 04:54 PM	#60
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	my SS is a gas hog, I can only imagine the ZL1 in comparison..

10-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#61
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,296	Excuse me but when and who ever bought a 580 HP car and worried about gas mileage?

10-04-2012, 05:44 PM	#62
firecross91 Drives: ZL1 #1691 Black on black. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: WNY Posts: 522	Not me. I did get good gas milage to and from a meet in Canada. However we did some "spirited" driving and the milage wasn't as good. Only hit the rev limiter once though. For some reason I zoned out on a straight stretch looking at the other cars and didn't shift from 2nd to 3rd LOL. I met with a group of 370Z's. A great group of guys and we are planning a track day next year.

10-04-2012, 06:43 PM	#64
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I average 10 MPG on my SS!! Lol

10-04-2012, 07:16 PM	#66
Mikep Drives: 2015 z28 2001 Camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 29	ZL1 MPG WHO CARES?