Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: Robert - what gas mileage do you get?

[robert_h_bowser [at] juno.com (robert_h_bowser]

As mileage is a mainly a function of aerodynamics and weight, the Corvette is 
amazingly good as far as that goes.

In the races, I get about 8 mpg at Big Bend, running 145mph.  Due to the 
course, I really have to push the car hard.  Run the entire course in 5th gear. 
 At the Silver State, I get about 10-11 mpg running 145mph, but it is a much 
easier course at a higher altitude (5-6Kft).  I run almost the entire way on 
cruise control in 6th gear.  In the 130mph class, I got 17mpg.

My mileage depends on how fast I go, and at what altitude.  The faster I go, 
the lower the mileage.  The higher I am (altitude-wise), the better the mileage.

Running at sea level at 80mph on the freeway, I get about 26mpg.  If I drop to 
60mph, my mileage goes up to about 35mpg.

Running at 4000ft at 80mph on the freeway, I get over 30mpg.  I haven't tried 
it, but I bet if I dropped to 60mph, I'd get about 40mpg.

Driving conservatively around town, I get better than 20mpg.

Much more fun than a Prius, great gas mileage and a large trunk!  As an economy 
car, I'll take a Corvette any day.  Much more practical.

Bob
'78 308GTS w/97K miles
'01 Corvette Z06 w/124K miles....a lot above 140mph



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