ZL1 MPG LOL - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*DGthe3* · 04-28-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Edge.128

why do people care so much about mpg???? that is by far the NUMBER ONE asked question about my camaro... "does it get good gas milage?" i didn't buy it for that if i wanted that i would get a prius.... and i only have the V6. the ZL1 will get whatever the driver/owner wants it to get basically....

I don't think too many care ... we just like to play guessing games on Camaro5 to pass the time.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 04-28-2011, 08:04 PM

I think it becomes a bigger deal when you consider a poor rating will merit a gas-guzzler charge of at least $1000.00 when its closest competitor does not.

The CTS-V manages a 14 city 19 hwy, and the GT500 manages 15/23...I hope Chevy can at least match the GT500 to avoid the tax, like it does...

Premium vs. Regular doesn't scare me....nor does the "low" fuel economy numbers...it's that stupid tax I'd rather not have to pay...

ron10 · 04-28-2011, 08:06 PM

who cares,i want one.

Shurenuff · 04-28-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

who cares,i want one.

This is the correct answer.

a_Username · 04-28-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I think it becomes a bigger deal when you consider a poor rating will merit a gas-guzzler charge of at least $1000.00 when its closest competitor does not.

The CTS-V manages a 14 city 19 hwy, and the GT500 manages 15/23...I hope Chevy can at least match the GT500 to avoid the tax, like it does...

Premium vs. Regular doesn't scare me....nor does the "low" fuel economy numbers...it's that stupid tax I'd rather not have to pay...

If it avoids the GG tax then here's one surprised C5member.

SuperCarEnthusiast · 05-01-2011, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

Here is the CTS-V numbers that uses the same engine and close weight:

EPA est. Fuel Economy City: 14 MPG
EPA est. Fuel Economy Highway: 19 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity : 18.0 gal

It going to less then that for the ZL1 since it will weigh more then the CTS-V does. My guess is 12 city and 18 Highway. But a lot has to do with how you drive too. If you do not go into drag race mode all the time; you could get a higher MPG but not that much better may be 2 or 3 mpg.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-01-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

..... the ZL1 since it will weigh more then the CTS-V does........

Indications are that it will weigh LESS than the CTS-V.

hairtrigger · 05-01-2011, 10:48 AM

The fuel gauge needle will be going down in direct proportion to the boost gauge needle going up!
But who cares, I'll probably get 6 mpg and enjoy every minute of it.

*DGthe3* · 05-01-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

It going to less then that for the ZL1 since it will weigh more then the CTS-V does. My guess is 12 city and 18 Highway. But a lot has to do with how you drive too. If you do not go into drag race mode all the time; you could get a higher MPG but not that much better may be 2 or 3 mpg.

Where do you get the idea that it will weigh more than the CTS-V? That would make it some 400 lbs more than an SS. I'm not sure how it would be possible for GM to add that much weight to the car unless they made them all convertibles.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-04-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperCarEnthusiast

It going to less then that for the ZL1 since it will weigh more then the CTS-V does. My guess is 12 city and 18 Highway. But a lot has to do with how you drive too. If you do not go into drag race mode all the time; you could get a higher MPG but not that much better may be 2 or 3 mpg.

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Originally Posted by a_Username

If it avoids the GG tax then here's one surprised C5member.

I wouldn't be...if you look at it...there's really not that much against it the concept.

It's got a more efficient blower than the GT500, should be a little more slippery, and weight will be negligible here...the LS engines have always been known for their unrealistically-high fuel economy numbers...so if Ford can magically increase the GT500's rating, then I have faith that Chevy can pull some tricks out of their sleeves, too.

Right now, though, I just want'em to release the rest of the juicy details!

*DGthe3* · 05-04-2011, 11:44 PM

I'm thinking it will still have a GG tax ... but only the minimum. Then again, I thought the 'base V8' (vs the supercharged engine) would be the 6.0L L76 and the model it was in would be the Z28 ... so I don't have the greatest record with these prediction things, lol

Revo1 · 05-05-2011, 12:15 AM

"ZL1 MPG LOL"

Thread title = WIN

PYROLYSIS · 05-06-2011, 11:57 AM

I predict that the gas gauge on the ZL1 will move in the opposite direction of the speedometer at a slightly slower pace.

Scarrzz · 05-07-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Right now, though, I just want'em to release the rest of the juicy details!

(DOT) RIGHTNOW/PLZ

04-28-2011, 08:04 PM	#30
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I think it becomes a bigger deal when you consider a poor rating will merit a gas-guzzler charge of at least $1000.00 when its closest competitor does not. The CTS-V manages a 14 city 19 hwy, and the GT500 manages 15/23...I hope Chevy can at least match the GT500 to avoid the tax, like it does... Premium vs. Regular doesn't scare me....nor does the "low" fuel economy numbers...it's that stupid tax I'd rather not have to pay... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-01-2011, 10:48 AM	#36
hairtrigger Drives: 69 Chevelle SS396 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Posts: 700	The fuel gauge needle will be going down in direct proportion to the boost gauge needle going up! But who cares, I'll probably get 6 mpg and enjoy every minute of it. __________________

05-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#39
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I'm thinking it will still have a GG tax ... but only the minimum. Then again, I thought the 'base V8' (vs the supercharged engine) would be the 6.0L L76 and the model it was in would be the Z28 ... so I don't have the greatest record with these prediction things, lol __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-05-2011, 12:15 AM	#40
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	*"ZL1 MPG LOL"* Thread title = WIN __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

05-06-2011, 11:57 AM	#41
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I predict that the gas gauge on the ZL1 will move in the opposite direction of the speedometer at a slightly slower pace. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

04-28-2011, 08:06 PM	#31
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	who cares,i want one.

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