2006 Chevrolet Corvette

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Corvette gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
6.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Corvette gets up to 35.10 MPG on the highway, 18.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.85 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 86% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.10 MPG
Combined
23.85 MPG
City
18.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Corvette gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
6.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Corvette gets up to 36.40 MPG on the highway, 19.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.91 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 84% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.40 MPG
Combined
24.91 MPG
City
19.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 7.0L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Corvette gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
7.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Corvette gets up to 33.60 MPG on the highway, 18.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 84% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.60 MPG
Combined
23.02 MPG
City
18.30 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Comparisions

2006 Two Seaters

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the two seaters class in 2006 goes to the Honda Insight with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 63 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 425% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lamborghini L 147 / 148 Murcielago.

Honda Insight
63 MPG (Manual - 1.0L - 3 Cylinder)
Mazda MX 5
27 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Lotus Elise / Exige
25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Corvette
21 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz SLK350
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Nissan 350Z
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Nissan 350Z Roadster
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz SLR
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
Lamborghini L 140 / 715 Gallardo
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
Lamborghini L 147 / 148 Murcielago
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.2L - 12 Cylinder)
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