12-11-2011, 02:10 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS non-RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2011
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anybody impressed with the SS fuel economy?
anybody glad with the fuel economy of their SS? i know if you buy the SS fuel economy isnt really important but i am impressed on the MPG's of this 426HP V8. our normal city driving is between 16-18 mpg. on the highway anywhere from 24-28 mpg. that is of course when driving it the speed limit with less than 2k rpm shifts. my 07 honda pilot gets like 12-14 no matter what and thats a 230 hp v6
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12-11-2011, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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Honestly when I got my camaro I had no intentions in worrying about fuel economy I don't really pay attention to it I new I was getting a v8
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12-11-2011, 02:24 PM | #3 |
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it hasn't really impressed me, but I am not going broke at the pump either.. all in all, not bad..
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12-11-2011, 02:27 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2011 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2011
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I'm getting 21 average. Above average throttle and speed.
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12-11-2011, 02:33 PM | #5 |
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I'm impressed. Mostly city driving and getting close to 20mpg
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12-11-2011, 02:33 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Killeen, Texas
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less than 2k rpm shifts!!
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12-11-2011, 02:47 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS non-RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2011
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yea i was not concerned about fuel economy either but it just surprised me at how well this car does
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12-11-2011, 03:15 PM | #8 |
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Heck yes! 20mpg mixed. My 180hp Bonneville gets 23, and my 240hp truck gets 5.
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12-11-2011, 03:19 PM | #9 |
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As the SS is my second vehicle, I could care less. If I could order an xtra 100 horsepower I would have. With the V8 and the car what it is, the fuel does not concern me.
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12-11-2011, 03:23 PM | #10 | |
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I personally am getting around 20 MPG which is good considering around town I can't keep my foot outta the gas.
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12-11-2011, 03:37 PM | #11 |
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i am impressed what people are getting, but i have never seen above 14MPG.
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12-11-2011, 03:41 PM | #12 |
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12-11-2011, 03:44 PM | #13 |
Drives: victory red 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2010
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never been a concern, but 21 mpg, 23 with no wind and cruise in 6th gear on flat land, is nothing to brag about. I was sort of expecting 25mpg on a good day from the ls3.
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12-11-2011, 03:52 PM | #14 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010
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Impressed, no. I am getting about what I thought I would with this size engine. I am suspect/amazed about others who say they are getting high 20's, I'm lucky if I clear 17mpg.
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