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redsap05 · 05-19-2012, 08:42 AM

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.

2012ZL1 · 05-19-2012, 08:44 AM

yes..Isn't it wonderful? gotta pay to play in hp.

Dylan88 · 05-19-2012, 08:45 AM

Stand on the gas pedal and that will happen. There is a gas guzzler tax on these cars for a reason.

CAM....ZL1 · 05-19-2012, 10:16 AM

I don't get it...mine gets great gas milage...have 1000 mi. on it
and it seems like I never have to gas it up.
Gets as good as my ss did and better than my 4x4

Pappa Joe · 05-19-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

yes..Isn't it wonderful? gotta pay to play in hp.

My Cobalt 4cyl has great gas mileage

armysig · 05-19-2012, 10:42 AM

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.

collins motorsport · 05-19-2012, 11:17 AM

Mine gets like 11 lol

c4maroboy · 05-19-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by collins motorsport

Mine gets like 11 lol

gmgdave · 05-19-2012, 11:32 AM

I got 19.4mpg yesterday on a 4 hour drive.

AZ-ZL1 · 05-19-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

My Cobalt 4cyl has great gas mileage

I will just remind myself, every time I fill up, what great mileage my Sears, front wheel drive, Briggs and Stratton gets. Only have to fill that baby once a month. Does that mean I'm Green?? Shucks, who cares.

29er · 05-19-2012, 12:15 PM

how many 580 hp cars are doing great gas mileage?? i think no one cares.
gt500, porsche's,lambo,mercedes.. gtr,even the zr-1 etc... zl1 is the economy car of the gas wars among the heavy hitters.

Zikma · 05-19-2012, 12:17 PM

Driving mine From VA to WI, I got anywhere from 18.6 to 19.5.

Pgoldston · 05-19-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst equipped

how many 580 hp cars are doing great gas mileage?? i think no one cares.
gt500, porsche's,lambo,mercedes.. gtr,even the zr-1 etc... zl1 is the economy car of the gas wars among the heavy hitters.

porsche gt2 gets 23 highway
AMG sls 20 highway
mclaren mp4-12c gets 22 highway
zr1 gets 21 highway
zo6 gets 24 highway
gt500 gets 23 highway

ZL1 is not the economy car of heavy hitters, I mean my 650 hp 2003 cobra gets 22. while I am getting a zr1 i am not getting it for fuel mileage.

hognutz · 05-19-2012, 04:42 PM

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.

05-19-2012, 08:42 AM	#1
redsap05 Drives: 2005 pontiac gto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: akron oh Posts: 174	ZL1 a gas hog? 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.

05-19-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	yes..Isn't it wonderful? gotta pay to play in hp. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2.55 upper, 10" lower pullies, Innovators west billet hub and sfi balancer, solid blower drive isolator, 50 mm idler kit, full length S/S headers no cats, comp cams custom grind cam, comp roller rocker trunion kit, comp push rods,dual valve springs retainers and locks, Injector dynamics ID850 inectors, Rotofab ZL1 cold air kit, Lingenfelter 160 thermostat, Rotofab intercooler reservoir, stock plugs, LS7 90mm throttle body, GTO clutch reservoir mod, my own custom catch can, Tuning by Jannetty, install by me.

05-19-2012, 08:45 AM	#3
Dylan88 UCF Knights Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa/Orlando Posts: 388 View My Garage	Stand on the gas pedal and that will happen. There is a gas guzzler tax on these cars for a reason. __________________

05-19-2012, 10:42 AM	#6
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	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. __________________

05-19-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
collins motorsport Drives: 1967 SS 785hp pro touring, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: portland, tn Posts: 359 View My Garage	Mine gets like 11 lol __________________ You know the rules beat em all or keep movin.

05-19-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
CAM....ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: BENTON, IL. Posts: 1,068 View My Garage	I don't get it...mine gets great gas milage...have 1000 mi. on it and it seems like I never have to gas it up. Gets as good as my ss did and better than my 4x4

05-19-2012, 11:32 AM	#9
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	I got 19.4mpg yesterday on a 4 hour drive. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

05-19-2012, 12:15 PM	#11
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	how many 580 hp cars are doing great gas mileage?? i think no one cares. gt500, porsche's,lambo,mercedes.. gtr,even the zr-1 etc... zl1 is the economy car of the gas wars among the heavy hitters.

05-19-2012, 12:17 PM	#12
Zikma Drives: ZL1 2012 # 721; 2013 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin Posts: 114 View My Garage	Driving mine From VA to WI, I got anywhere from 18.6 to 19.5.

05-19-2012, 04:42 PM	#14
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	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. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned