ZL1 MPG - Page 2

spotswood · 08-19-2017, 03:13 PM

I have 700 miles on my Zl1 1LE and am breaking it in hard but keeping rpm's under 5K.
I can watch my needle go down all the time. I average 11-13 but frequently see 3-6 mpg when I have that display up when I have a lot of boost going.
I am on back roads and highways with light traffic so I consider my driving now light to moderate thrashing since I am breaking it in.
October will be first good thrashing at Sebring.
My friend who has an old chevy with LS motor said how good mileage is with new LT motors but I don't see any difference. I chalk it up to no matter how you do it if you want horsepower you are going to suck gas.
Well worth it.

MoreSpeed · 08-20-2017, 07:23 AM

I have averaged 17.4 MPG over more than 6,000 miles on my 2017 ZL1, all types of driving.

Highway mileage is much better, but I drive it hard at other times, including quite a few autoX events. I could be averaging higher, but what is the point. 650 HP, let it rip.

DFRZL1 · 08-20-2017, 09:14 PM

Why are we talking about MPG if we purchased a 650hp, 6.2 L beast?
We didn't buy a TDI Jetta or Prius.
Another ignorant thread....

17CamaroZL1 · 08-20-2017, 10:56 PM

I've gotten as high as 28.9 on the highway. Overall average is around 18. Far from an ignorant thread! I think it's pretty awesome that I can have so much power and speed, and still get good gas mileage if I want it.

STUNNAH · 08-21-2017, 02:10 AM

Not a new ZL1 owner but I discovered resetting trip A & B monitors periodically updates the computer calculations for MPG...

nancygrl · 08-21-2017, 09:50 AM

I use Trip A, calculate and reset at each fill up. The car's calculation is close but I go with the numbers I get. I have the M6 and when I drive "normally" I'm getting between 23 & 26.....I've remember seeing some post on here folks with A10 on long road trip were getting 28. I'm not surprised with your mileage with the A10.

My 2016 2SS A8 was getting 27-30.

pkincy · 08-21-2017, 11:47 AM

Good thread. It appears that urban driving nets most in the very low teens. As a check, I tend to be in the 13-14 range on my A8 Z06. The only advantage I would have is 2-300 lbs less weight to carry around and I normally drive it with just me in the car. So as driven about 3650 lbs.

BlueSteel07 · 08-21-2017, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFRZL1

Why are we talking about MPG if we purchased a 650hp, 6.2 L beast?
We didn't buy a TDI Jetta or Prius.
Another ignorant thread....

I see it as a worthwhile thread. No one will be WOT 100% of the time or even in boost for that matter. If I'm just cruising down the highway, I want to get the best gas mileage I can. If you drive the car a lot, the cost can really add up. I'd rather get 25 mpg than 10.

Tr6 · 08-21-2017, 12:46 PM

You can also use the GasBuddy app. It automatically calculates and records the inputs so you can have a database to look back at.

THE LT1/LT4 EPA records are pretty damn accurate but they are on the low side of reality. You can baby the hell out of it and get much more mpg. 2SS is rated at 25 but I've seen 32 mpg for 50 miles or 12 mpg for 50 miles.

unavailablezl1 · 08-21-2017, 01:15 PM

I don't think it is an ignorant thread, just another thread so people can talk about their ZL1's. It may be a repeat though, but I never mind talking about the car again. That would mean I can repeat myself and I don't sound like an ole' fart.

Biscuit.fr · 08-21-2017, 10:03 PM

Driving my A10 everyday
Hit 2100 miles
17.5 is my average for almost all my tanks....
Pushed it twice around 150!
Didn't try it on long distance yet...

Tara Martin · 08-22-2017, 01:18 PM

I'm currently at 8,759 miles with one trip of about 4,000 miles to the east coast and back. Overall average mileage is 18 mpg (OnStar.) My current tank is 17 mpg. I average anywhere from 14 to 17 mpg on each tank of city driving to/from work and how much I push the long pedal into that wonderful supercharger!

Tara

pwells18 · 08-22-2017, 01:41 PM

between my Jeep Srt and ZL1- both in the 11's- we drive em hard all the time..
even on the hiway- we keep it in 5th gear(most of the time) rather than 6th..never know when u need to pass

67Builder · 08-23-2017, 11:07 AM

Highway miles I seem to average 23-24MPG, around town my average is around 15-16MPG. Around VIR I got about 3MPG. A gallon a lap!
Sounds about right.

08-20-2017, 07:23 AM	#16
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	I have averaged 17.4 MPG over more than 6,000 miles on my 2017 ZL1, all types of driving. Highway mileage is much better, but I drive it hard at other times, including quite a few autoX events. I could be averaging higher, but what is the point. 650 HP, let it rip. __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

08-20-2017, 10:56 PM	#18
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	I've gotten as high as 28.9 on the highway. Overall average is around 18. Far from an ignorant thread! I think it's pretty awesome that I can have so much power and speed, and still get good gas mileage if I want it. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

08-21-2017, 02:10 AM	#19
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Not a new ZL1 owner but I discovered resetting trip A & B monitors periodically updates the computer calculations for MPG... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

08-21-2017, 11:47 AM	#21
pkincy Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06, 2018 ATS-V Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: S Cal Posts: 157	Good thread. It appears that urban driving nets most in the very low teens. As a check, I tend to be in the 13-14 range on my A8 Z06. The only advantage I would have is 2-300 lbs less weight to carry around and I normally drive it with just me in the car. So as driven about 3650 lbs. __________________ Perry 16 SharkGrey A8 Corvette Z06 18 Cadillac A8 ATS-V

08-21-2017, 12:46 PM	#23
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	You can also use the GasBuddy app. It automatically calculates and records the inputs so you can have a database to look back at. THE LT1/LT4 EPA records are pretty damn accurate but they are on the low side of reality. You can baby the hell out of it and get much more mpg. 2SS is rated at 25 but I've seen 32 mpg for 50 miles or 12 mpg for 50 miles. __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

08-19-2017, 03:13 PM	#15
spotswood Drives: Lexus, ZL1 1LE, Ducati, Suzuki, Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: inverness, florida Posts: 154	I have 700 miles on my Zl1 1LE and am breaking it in hard but keeping rpm's under 5K. I can watch my needle go down all the time. I average 11-13 but frequently see 3-6 mpg when I have that display up when I have a lot of boost going. I am on back roads and highways with light traffic so I consider my driving now light to moderate thrashing since I am breaking it in. October will be first good thrashing at Sebring. My friend who has an old chevy with LS motor said how good mileage is with new LT motors but I don't see any difference. I chalk it up to no matter how you do it if you want horsepower you are going to suck gas. Well worth it.

08-20-2017, 09:14 PM	#17
DFRZL1 Drives: 2017 NFG ZL1 6SM Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 18	Why are we talking about MPG if we purchased a 650hp, 6.2 L beast? We didn't buy a TDI Jetta or Prius. Another ignorant thread....

08-21-2017, 09:50 AM	#20
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	I use Trip A, calculate and reset at each fill up. The car's calculation is close but I go with the numbers I get. I have the M6 and when I drive "normally" I'm getting between 23 & 26.....I've remember seeing some post on here folks with A10 on long road trip were getting 28. I'm not surprised with your mileage with the A10. My 2016 2SS A8 was getting 27-30.

08-21-2017, 01:15 PM	#24
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I don't think it is an ignorant thread, just another thread so people can talk about their ZL1's. It may be a repeat though, but I never mind talking about the car again. That would mean I can repeat myself and I don't sound like an ole' fart. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

08-21-2017, 10:03 PM	#25
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	Driving my A10 everyday Hit 2100 miles 17.5 is my average for almost all my tanks.... Pushed it twice around 150! Didn't try it on long distance yet...

08-22-2017, 01:18 PM	#26
Tara Martin Loves Camaros Drives: Red '79 Z28, '21 Red Hot M6 ZL-1! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 1,622 View My Garage	I'm currently at 8,759 miles with one trip of about 4,000 miles to the east coast and back. Overall average mileage is 18 mpg (OnStar.) My current tank is 17 mpg. I average anywhere from 14 to 17 mpg on each tank of city driving to/from work and how much I push the long pedal into that wonderful supercharger! Tara __________________ Old and new, sharing space!

08-22-2017, 01:41 PM	#27
pwells18 Drives: 2017 zl1 conv 6 sp- '18 trackhawk Join Date: May 2017 Location: palm beach, florida Posts: 148	It's a race to the bottom between my Jeep Srt and ZL1- both in the 11's- we drive em hard all the time.. even on the hiway- we keep it in 5th gear(most of the time) rather than 6th..never know when u need to pass

08-23-2017, 11:07 AM	#28
67Builder White knuckled & smiling Drives: '17 ZL1 AKA Perfection! Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lawn Guy Land NY Posts: 324	Highway miles I seem to average 23-24MPG, around town my average is around 15-16MPG. Around VIR I got about 3MPG. A gallon a lap! Sounds about right. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 CFHood PDR NAV NFG - Order # VCSDRJ TPW - 3/6/2017 VIN - 1G1FK1R62H0192950 6000 - 04/05/2017 - Delivered!

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