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OldScoolCamaro · 05-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Although I am being more mindful about break in now than I have been in the past, I do take advantage of the power on tap while operating the car. I went into this eyes wide open about the gas mileage. I had 4.88's on the street in my day. One could litteraly watch the gas needle move in direct correlation to how hard one depressed the gas pedal. I got 4-5 MPG then, now....with this car having gobs more torque and horsepower, I get approx. 11 MPG driving it briskly, which ain't too shabby I think for what's being delivered. Now, guys reporting approx. 20 MPG while operating their vehicle normally is pretty good as well I think. Not so long ago 8 cylinder Chevy's got around 15 MPG around town, and they were stock.

IcePick06 · 05-19-2012, 06:44 PM

The Gas mileage does suck...I commute 20 miles one way to work and fill up the car every other day practically...I'm not too heavy footed either when commuting. I heard the mileage will get better with more mileage, right now I have 1300 miles on mine (#80)

slick rick · 05-19-2012, 07:24 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.

So ask him to take you for a ride and see for yourself

SlingShot · 05-19-2012, 07:36 PM

All my driving has been city type driving. So far my mpg is holding at 13, not much different from my SS that gets 13.5. I'm just happy the price of fuel is dropping for the summer, all three cars take premium fuel.

1st Gen Forever · 05-19-2012, 08:52 PM

I'm averaging 15-16MPG city/highway combined after about 3500 miles. When the miles were low, it was more around 13MPG.

tfghung · 05-19-2012, 08:57 PM

I am a complete ignoramus when it comes to drivetrains, but why aren't there say 7 speed manuals? Have the 7th gear be for super fuel efficiency. This car has the the torque, right?

b4z · 05-19-2012, 09:17 PM

I am wondering why GM didn't put a .50 6th gear In also. Must be a top speed thing like a previous poster said. .50 would probably gain at least 1 mpg and prolly 2.

Bobaloo · 05-19-2012, 09:30 PM

Four hour trip through the Rockies (Hwy 50) and got 23.5 MPG on the DIC. True I'm taking it easy during 1500 mile break-in but I think that's great! Sometimes on snakey corners using the paddles in (M) keeping the rpm up. When I can keep 400 horses under the hood and feed them like that I'll take it with a smile.

steakmaker · 05-19-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by armysig

I will admit that right now my car is using a lot of fuel, but I'm doind a good hard breakin. Once thats done i'll drive it normal.

Sure you will !

What's Normal with a ZL1?..SAME AS THE BREAKIN!

CAM....ZL1 · 05-19-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hognutz

this car is heavy(4120) and low geared (3.73) with a shorter 6th (.63). It is not going to get good milage.

I would love to see what a 3.55 or 3.42 car would get. I think the ZR1 would get better milage with .5 5th but it would have a harder time breaking 200 than with its .67.

in my z06 I am spinning like 1,800 rpm at cruise speed. 3.42 rear .5 6th. 24-25mpg on the highway. around town you can drag it way down though if you get fat footed.

+1..My right foot weighs 250 Lbs....

htron50 · 05-19-2012, 10:44 PM

It's doing a great job for 580 horses! I s q u e e z e 20-21 when I take it easy. About 16-17 Avg including the "good times"..... LOL

Deke736 · 05-19-2012, 10:53 PM

I went on a 250 mile cruise today and averaged just under 18 MPG, and that was with a few spirited runs really pushing it hard. I seem to be getting better mileage now that I am through the 1500 mile break-in. I had 16XX miles before the cruise.

stymie · 05-19-2012, 11:00 PM

My Brembos are now properly burnished. I've been following engine break-in recommendations & keeping close tabs on OIL consumption. I'm also going through ALL the settings from TOUR to TRACK, gradually stepping up tempo as I normally would with ANY performance oriented vehicle. I'd say that if your rings are properly seated, you should be able to let her rip even prior to hitting 1.5K on the speedo.

I always dump original OIL after 1K miles & exceed OEM recommendations from that point on.

KLR ZL1 · 05-20-2012, 11:34 AM

Mine is averaging with combined city and highway of 18.6 and just on the highway at 75 mph and got up to 22 mpg. I have been staying within the breakin specs and only have about 260 miles on her now. I went out to Lonestar race track last night to watch so of our friends/club members race and it was over an hour drive from my house and only used about a 1/4 tank. I think it does pretty good for what it has.

05-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#15
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Although I am being more mindful about break in now than I have been in the past, I do take advantage of the power on tap while operating the car. I went into this eyes wide open about the gas mileage. I had 4.88's on the street in my day. One could litteraly watch the gas needle move in direct correlation to how hard one depressed the gas pedal. I got 4-5 MPG then, now....with this car having gobs more torque and horsepower, I get approx. 11 MPG driving it briskly, which ain't too shabby I think for what's being delivered. Now, guys reporting approx. 20 MPG while operating their vehicle normally is pretty good as well I think. Not so long ago 8 cylinder Chevy's got around 15 MPG around town, and they were stock. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

05-19-2012, 07:36 PM	#18
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	All my driving has been city type driving. So far my mpg is holding at 13, not much different from my SS that gets 13.5. I'm just happy the price of fuel is dropping for the summer, all three cars take premium fuel. __________________

05-19-2012, 10:53 PM	#26
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I went on a 250 mile cruise today and averaged just under 18 MPG, and that was with a few spirited runs really pushing it hard. I seem to be getting better mileage now that I am through the 1500 mile break-in. I had 16XX miles before the cruise. __________________

05-20-2012, 11:34 AM	#28
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	Mine is averaging with combined city and highway of 18.6 and just on the highway at 75 mph and got up to 22 mpg. I have been staying within the breakin specs and only have about 260 miles on her now. I went out to Lonestar race track last night to watch so of our friends/club members race and it was over an hour drive from my house and only used about a 1/4 tank. I think it does pretty good for what it has. __________________

05-19-2012, 06:44 PM	#16
IcePick06 Drives: '12 AGM ZL1 (SOLD); '07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tha OCizzle Posts: 731	The Gas mileage does suck...I commute 20 miles one way to work and fill up the car every other day practically...I'm not too heavy footed either when commuting. I heard the mileage will get better with more mileage, right now I have 1300 miles on mine (#80)

05-19-2012, 08:52 PM	#19
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	I'm averaging 15-16MPG city/highway combined after about 3500 miles. When the miles were low, it was more around 13MPG.

05-19-2012, 08:57 PM	#20
tfghung Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 215	I am a complete ignoramus when it comes to drivetrains, but why aren't there say 7 speed manuals? Have the 7th gear be for super fuel efficiency. This car has the the torque, right?

05-19-2012, 09:17 PM	#21
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,424	I am wondering why GM didn't put a .50 6th gear In also. Must be a top speed thing like a previous poster said. .50 would probably gain at least 1 mpg and prolly 2.

05-19-2012, 09:30 PM	#22
Bobaloo Member "O'l Farts" Drives: 2012 SS Coupe/Automatic/Sunroof Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 272	Four hour trip through the Rockies (Hwy 50) and got 23.5 MPG on the DIC. True I'm taking it easy during 1500 mile break-in but I think that's great! Sometimes on snakey corners using the paddles in (M) keeping the rpm up. When I can keep 400 horses under the hood and feed them like that I'll take it with a smile.

05-19-2012, 10:44 PM	#25
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	It's doing a great job for 580 horses! I s q u e e z e 20-21 when I take it easy. About 16-17 Avg including the "good times"..... LOL

05-19-2012, 11:00 PM	#27
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	My Brembos are now properly burnished. I've been following engine break-in recommendations & keeping close tabs on OIL consumption. I'm also going through ALL the settings from TOUR to TRACK, gradually stepping up tempo as I normally would with ANY performance oriented vehicle. I'd say that if your rings are properly seated, you should be able to let her rip even prior to hitting 1.5K on the speedo. I always dump original OIL after 1K miles & exceed OEM recommendations from that point on.