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BlackZLWon · 01-27-2013, 11:27 PM

I do almost all my driving in the city, I have a manual, and I'm only getting 8-9 mpg. Am I doing something wrong? It is constant stop and go but I don't have a lead foot. I'm not nitpicking I just think it would be nice to get the 14 mpg it's rated for in the city if I can.

Or is 8 mpg more realistic for real world city driving than what it's rated for? If so that's fine I just want to know what I should expect to be getting.

2ss-booya · 01-27-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZLWon

I do almost all my driving in the city, I have a manual, and I'm only getting 8-9 mpg. Am I doing something wrong? It is constant stop and go but I don't have a lead foot. I'm not nitpicking I just think it would be nice to get the 14 mpg it's rated for in the city if I can.

Or is 8 mpg more realistic for real world city driving than what it's rated for? If so that's fine I just want to know what I should expect to be getting.

Im guessing you might be getting on it too much? I drive around town and usually get between around 13-14mpg. Do you keep the rpms below 3k?

ZL1-V · 01-27-2013, 11:51 PM

Higher revs=higher fuel consumption. I go between 14 and 16MPG around town. I have not done a long trip yet to get maximum mileage. I know if I stay below 70 on the freeway mileage improves.

djnice · 03-02-2013, 05:39 PM

Well, I am interested in this because I am looking at upgrading my SS to either a 1LE or a ZL1 and for a daily driver it is good to know what my fuel budget needs to be. It sounds like the ZL1 does okay.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-02-2013, 05:49 PM

my auto maybe 18-19 best downhill/downwind on the highway obeying all of the rules

2SSJIM · 03-03-2013, 12:16 AM

I wouldn't know what gas mileage I'm getting.... don't care about it! I didn't buy it to save gas.... I bought it for the Grin-Per-Miles it puts on my face. I love my ZL1, it looks good, is a beast when I want it to be and purrs along smoothly when I want to just take it easy.

Blown355 · 03-03-2013, 09:20 AM

I get between 13 and 14 driving around town. And I do put my foot in it daily. Are you stuck in traffic alot?

Terebit · 03-03-2013, 02:58 PM

I don't think it's crazy to hope for better MPG on this car. I'd like to take it places and there's no way it'll ever be a trailer queen. Better MPG on the highway would be a bonus. Someone should look into whether the engine could be de-tuned for better MPG when touring the car. Somehow couple an economy tune to the touring/wet traction modes. When you're ready for a little excitement, put it in sport mode and return to a performance tune. OK, maybe it is crazy...

12 ZL1 #1725 · 03-03-2013, 03:05 PM

I get about 8 mpg.... Too many stops signs where I live!!!! Lol!!!! I get around 14 mpg on highway, especially after the mods were done..... Well worth it though!!!!

djnice · 03-08-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Terebit

I don't think it's crazy to hope for better MPG on this car. I'd like to take it places and there's no way it'll ever be a trailer queen. Better MPG on the highway would be a bonus. Someone should look into whether the engine could be de-tuned for better MPG when touring the car. Somehow couple an economy tune to the touring/wet traction modes. When you're ready for a little excitement, put it in sport mode and return to a performance tune. OK, maybe it is crazy...

Yeah, when I need to do a road trip for a couple hours it would be cool to put it in economy mode and sit back. Why not?

MY CA.ZL1 · 03-08-2013, 05:57 PM

i have had my ZL1 since april 2012 and now have apox.12500 miles on it.i do have a lead foot and donot even look at my milage in town.lol but i have gone to az.from ca. 5 times and do avg.20 miles a gal.at 70 mph.Not that i care.lol.:flag2:

ZL1-V · 03-08-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MY CA.ZL1

i have had my ZL1 since april 2012 and now have apox.12500 miles on it.i do have a lead foot and donot even look at my milage in town.lol but i have gone to az.from ca. 5 times and do avg.20 miles a gal.at 70 mph.Not that i care.lol.:flag2:

That's good to know as I will be headed to Monterey in July for MotoGP at Laguna Seca.

OldScoolCamaro · 03-08-2013, 06:39 PM

...I'm almost at 1,500 miles....have had the car for about 11 months, and I average for the lifespan of the car 12.2 miles a gallon. Granted, I don't drive part throttle, at long distance in ultra high gear trying to sqeeze MPG while consciously being aware to do so. But, as far as the real world goes...having a Hi Performance car, driven by a performance enthusiast, I'm more mainstream I think about real world results. Why own this thing if you don't drive it....taking the drive part into performance context.

SamHouseIII · 03-08-2013, 07:27 PM

14-15mpg highway and city mixed.

01-27-2013, 11:27 PM	#57
BlackZLWon Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 12	I do almost all my driving in the city, I have a manual, and I'm only getting 8-9 mpg. Am I doing something wrong? It is constant stop and go but I don't have a lead foot. I'm not nitpicking I just think it would be nice to get the 14 mpg it's rated for in the city if I can. Or is 8 mpg more realistic for real world city driving than what it's rated for? If so that's fine I just want to know what I should expect to be getting. __________________

03-02-2013, 05:49 PM	#61
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	my auto maybe 18-19 best downhill/downwind on the highway obeying all of the rules __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-03-2013, 09:20 AM	#63
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	I get between 13 and 14 driving around town. And I do put my foot in it daily. Are you stuck in traffic alot? __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

03-03-2013, 03:05 PM	#65
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	I get about 8 mpg.... Too many stops signs where I live!!!! Lol!!!! I get around 14 mpg on highway, especially after the mods were done..... Well worth it though!!!! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

03-08-2013, 06:39 PM	#69
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...I'm almost at 1,500 miles....have had the car for about 11 months, and I average for the lifespan of the car 12.2 miles a gallon. Granted, I don't drive part throttle, at long distance in ultra high gear trying to sqeeze MPG while consciously being aware to do so. But, as far as the real world goes...having a Hi Performance car, driven by a performance enthusiast, I'm more mainstream I think about real world results. Why own this thing if you don't drive it....taking the drive part into performance context. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

01-27-2013, 11:51 PM	#59
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	Higher revs=higher fuel consumption. I go between 14 and 16MPG around town. I have not done a long trip yet to get maximum mileage. I know if I stay below 70 on the freeway mileage improves.

03-02-2013, 05:39 PM	#60
djnice Drives: 13 ZL1 SIM, 99 Z28 Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 708	Well, I am interested in this because I am looking at upgrading my SS to either a 1LE or a ZL1 and for a daily driver it is good to know what my fuel budget needs to be. It sounds like the ZL1 does okay.

03-03-2013, 12:16 AM	#62
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I wouldn't know what gas mileage I'm getting.... don't care about it! I didn't buy it to save gas.... I bought it for the Grin-Per-Miles it puts on my face. I love my ZL1, it looks good, is a beast when I want it to be and purrs along smoothly when I want to just take it easy.

03-03-2013, 02:58 PM	#64
Terebit TBit Drives: 1973 Camaro Type LT & 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 44	I don't think it's crazy to hope for better MPG on this car. I'd like to take it places and there's no way it'll ever be a trailer queen. Better MPG on the highway would be a bonus. Someone should look into whether the engine could be de-tuned for better MPG when touring the car. Somehow couple an economy tune to the touring/wet traction modes. When you're ready for a little excitement, put it in sport mode and return to a performance tune. OK, maybe it is crazy...

03-08-2013, 05:57 PM	#67
MY CA.ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #698 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: monterey.ca. Posts: 176	i have had my ZL1 since april 2012 and now have apox.12500 miles on it.i do have a lead foot and donot even look at my milage in town.lol but i have gone to az.from ca. 5 times and do avg.20 miles a gal.at 70 mph.Not that i care.lol.:flag2:

03-08-2013, 07:27 PM	#70
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	14-15mpg highway and city mixed. __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

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