565 miles on a tank of gas

binko · 06-02-2014, 07:31 AM

Please don't hate me because I don't drive my Corvette the way many on this forum feel it should be driven. My wife and I enjoy using the car for touring or a nice extended drive on a Sunday to the Jersey Shore.
One thing that continues to amaze me is the fuel efficiency, especially on the highway. Keeping it under 70 MPH we consistently get 35 MPG in ECO mode. On one 50 mile stretch, we got 38.5.
WOW!!!!

Richardlord · 06-02-2014, 11:04 AM

As I just goy my C7 about 3 weeks ago, gas mileage is not on the agenda. I am driving my C7 very enthusiastically and have yet to put it in Eco mode. I keep the NPP and Rev Matching on and wind up and down the gears at speed like playing a spirited fiddle. Speed & Sound (S&S) not gas mileage is my driving objective. However, I am fairly sure I am getting at least 17 MPG. Right now, I'm not out to break any C7 gas mileage records, and perhaps some day I actually may care, but now is not then.

monicatomokc · 06-02-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Richardlord

As I just goy my C7 about 3 weeks ago, gas mileage is not on the agenda. I am driving my C7 very enthusiastically and have yet to put it in Eco mode. I keep the NPP and Rev Matching on and wind up and down the gears at speed like playing a spirited fiddle. Speed & Sound (S&S) not gas mileage is my driving objective. However, I am fairly sure I am getting at least 17 MPG. Right now, I'm not out to break any C7 gas mileage records, and perhaps some day I actually may care, but now is not then.

Couldn't agree more...but, yesterday was my second fill-up, so I had my wife write down the miles so I could due the calculations when we got home. I reset the "Trip" odometer at each fill-up for all my cars, just in case I do want to check the mileage. Well it was 21.9 MPG!! This is what my wife gets with her V-6 Lincoln MKZ!! Now I did have some highway driving (+ 50 miles in 7th gear) mixed in with this, but there was a good bit of going through the gears getting up to 75 (give or take) pretty darn quick. What a fun car to drive....

purpleRac3r · 06-02-2014, 05:15 PM

I find I use the ECO mode only on the highway, where I've had as high as 34.2 mpg. More local driving I keep in Tour or Sport, where I regularly hit the upper 20's, even with some spirited time mixed in. Next week I head out on a 1600 mile round trip to visit my parents - it will be the longest drive yet and I'm curious to see what I can hit.

faninc · 06-03-2014, 10:05 PM

Hi all,

I too have gotten 31-32.5 MPG on the highway, even with AFM turned off. Why do they not brag more about 460HP, 0-60 in under 4.0 secs and awesome MPG to boot!

kalimus · 06-04-2014, 08:48 AM

I generally don't get that great of gas mileage, even in ECO mode. When I'm going 70-75 everywhere, it seems like it is on V8 mode in ECO just as often as it is in V4.

purpleRac3r · 06-04-2014, 09:03 AM

A lot of the V4-V8 switching relates to engine load. I find that if I'm in hilly areas, I actually get better mileage if I stay in Tour - no switching at all (7sp manual) and I can better judge what gear to be in. Same goes if I have to constantly adjust speed in heavier traffic, even if said traffic is rolling at high speeds. Those with automatics may want to try Weather or Sport to keep it from back & forth switching. Also try using cruise control whenever possible. You always get a little better mileage if you can keep engine speeds consistent.

thrilled · 06-21-2014, 11:52 AM

I didn't by mine for mileage.Thats what the corolla is for.It say's I average 21 MPG.
I paid for 8 cylinders that's what I use.I've never had it on economy.I keep it on sport.

Pete r welch · 06-22-2014, 10:57 AM

I drive in Sport exclusively. If not too hilly, at 70-75 often get 29 or so. Lots of hills decrease that somewhat. I too do not obsess about mileage. Drive it the way you like to.

zimm888 · 06-22-2014, 02:13 PM

My lifetime fuel economy is 16mpg, not the best but not bad for mostly city.

REVVIC · 06-23-2014, 02:23 AM

I just completed a 3700 mile trip. Some interstate in ECO and a lot of spirited driving in SPORT on the Pacific costal hwy. 101. Trip average was 27.4 mpg. I took the Ron Fellows performance two day course for us new C7 owners. Great experience!!!

ModBargains · 07-03-2014, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binko

Please don't hate me because I don't drive my Corvette the way many on this forum feel it should be driven. My wife and I enjoy using the car for touring or a nice extended drive on a Sunday to the Jersey Shore.
One thing that continues to amaze me is the fuel efficiency, especially on the highway. Keeping it under 70 MPH we consistently get 35 MPG in ECO mode. On one 50 mile stretch, we got 38.5.
WOW!!!!

Thats some good MPG for a beefy V8.

06-02-2014, 07:31 AM	#1
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	565 miles on a tank of gas Please don't hate me because I don't drive my Corvette the way many on this forum feel it should be driven. My wife and I enjoy using the car for touring or a nice extended drive on a Sunday to the Jersey Shore. One thing that continues to amaze me is the fuel efficiency, especially on the highway. Keeping it under 70 MPH we consistently get 35 MPG in ECO mode. On one 50 mile stretch, we got 38.5. WOW!!!!

06-02-2014, 11:04 AM	#2
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	As I just goy my C7 about 3 weeks ago, gas mileage is not on the agenda. I am driving my C7 very enthusiastically and have yet to put it in Eco mode. I keep the NPP and Rev Matching on and wind up and down the gears at speed like playing a spirited fiddle. Speed & Sound (S&S) not gas mileage is my driving objective. However, I am fairly sure I am getting at least 17 MPG. Right now, I'm not out to break any C7 gas mileage records, and perhaps some day I actually may care, but now is not then. Last edited by Richardlord; 06-02-2014 at 11:24 AM.

06-02-2014, 05:15 PM	#4
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	I find I use the ECO mode only on the highway, where I've had as high as 34.2 mpg. More local driving I keep in Tour or Sport, where I regularly hit the upper 20's, even with some spirited time mixed in. Next week I head out on a 1600 mile round trip to visit my parents - it will be the longest drive yet and I'm curious to see what I can hit. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

06-03-2014, 10:05 PM	#5
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	So Why does GM/Chevy not give this MPG a higher profile? Hi all, I too have gotten 31-32.5 MPG on the highway, even with AFM turned off. Why do they not brag more about 460HP, 0-60 in under 4.0 secs and awesome MPG to boot!

06-04-2014, 08:48 AM	#6
kalimus Drives: '14 Z51 3LT Stingray and '13 Cruze Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: US of A Posts: 1,346	I generally don't get that great of gas mileage, even in ECO mode. When I'm going 70-75 everywhere, it seems like it is on V8 mode in ECO just as often as it is in V4. __________________ "We have a mental health problem disguised as a gun problem, and a tyranny problem disguised as a security problem." "What is a moderate interpretation of the text? Halfway between what it really means and what you'd like it to mean?" -Antonin Scalia

06-04-2014, 09:03 AM	#7
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	A lot of the V4-V8 switching relates to engine load. I find that if I'm in hilly areas, I actually get better mileage if I stay in Tour - no switching at all (7sp manual) and I can better judge what gear to be in. Same goes if I have to constantly adjust speed in heavier traffic, even if said traffic is rolling at high speeds. Those with automatics may want to try Weather or Sport to keep it from back & forth switching. Also try using cruise control whenever possible. You always get a little better mileage if you can keep engine speeds consistent. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

06-21-2014, 11:52 AM	#8
thrilled Drives: 1LT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kilmarnock,va Posts: 55	I didn't by mine for mileage.Thats what the corolla is for.It say's I average 21 MPG. I paid for 8 cylinders that's what I use.I've never had it on economy.I keep it on sport.

06-22-2014, 10:57 AM	#9
Pete r welch Drives: 2014 Stingray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Carmel, NY Posts: 28	I drive in Sport exclusively. If not too hilly, at 70-75 often get 29 or so. Lots of hills decrease that somewhat. I too do not obsess about mileage. Drive it the way you like to.

06-22-2014, 02:13 PM	#10
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	My lifetime fuel economy is 16mpg, not the best but not bad for mostly city.

06-23-2014, 02:23 AM	#11
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	I just completed a 3700 mile trip. Some interstate in ECO and a lot of spirited driving in SPORT on the Pacific costal hwy. 101. Trip average was 27.4 mpg. I took the Ron Fellows performance two day course for us new C7 owners. Great experience!!! __________________