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Jun 4, 2007 | 06:57 PM

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z06 owners...please check in

I wanted to know the average mpg you guys see on the highway. My friend says that with his g35 that he gets better gas mileage than you guys because he is 2 cylinders less and makes less power. I know that those reasons aren't that somewhat valid, but correct me if i'm wrong. Doesn't displacement, airflow and compression contribute to the efficiency of an engine naturally aspirated?

Jun 4, 2007 | 07:24 PM

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the lower the rpm at cruising the less gas you burn. its not uncommon to see guys getting 25 mpg.

btw- the c6z dodged the gas guzzler tax. that and arguing gas mileage on a sports car is pretty stupid.

Jun 4, 2007 | 07:45 PM

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My 07Z averages over 27 MPH on the road at between 70 and 75 MPH. This mileage average is in Florida with pretty much a flat driving surface. I've been called a liar many times when I tell people about how much it get's so feel free to chime in. I stand by the figure above.

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Jun 4, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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It wasnt much of an argument, its just that they didnt believe that a z06 would be able to get that type of economy..

Jun 4, 2007 | 10:12 PM

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i get about 12-14 mpg, but i only rag on it. i got a sedan for my gas-friendly car

(the car is ABLE to be economical.. but why??)

Jun 4, 2007 | 10:54 PM

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My average so far is 18.5 mpg mostly city in my C6 Z06. This includes a fair amount of ...."spirited driving."

Jun 4, 2007 | 11:00 PM

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Took an 2200 mile trip in my 100,000-mile Z. 26.8 mpg city/town. Have all the gas recips to prove it.

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Jun 5, 2007 | 12:40 PM

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My Z06 gets 28-29 MPG on trips. You can tune it a bit leaner with headers and get 31.

Jun 5, 2007 | 02:25 PM

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^Then, why the hell don't they put headers on the sons ta bitches from the factory?

Jun 5, 2007 | 03:58 PM

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Damn....this is impressive.... I think I need to start saving up for a z06 after I get out. Right now, even a 3 year deployment wouldnt make a dent in the price...