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CORVETTE WINS MPG MARATHON
- Iconic supercar wins eco-driving challenge
- 61.26 per cent improvement over combined mpg figure
- Responsible driving brings huge cost benefits
An educated approach to driving can bring huge benefits to owners of all types of car, proving that you don’t necessarily need a fuel-sipping supermini to cut your motoring costs.
And to illustrate the point, the legendary Corvette was crowned the overall winner in the annual Fleetworld/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon, recording a record 61.26 per cent improvement over the official combined figure in the two-day, 411-mile economy driving event.
Driven by Press Association journalist Richard Hammond, the Corvette Z06 achieved a combined MPG figure of 30.96mpg over the challenging route, proving that even a 198mph supercar can achieve fuel economy similar to that of a modern family hatchback if driven with a sensible approach to road and traffic conditions.
MPG Marathon organiser Ross Durkin said: “Driving economically is possible in whatever car you own – all it takes is consideration of prevailing road conditions and an educated approach to how you drive your car. The Corvette’s success proves that any driver can improve their fuel economy if they think in advance and anticipate road conditions.”
Using Total Excellium high octane petrol at a cost of 109.9 pence per litre, the Corvette used £66.41 worth of fuel over the route, a saving of £40.54 compared to if it had achieved its official combined figure of 19.2mpg.
The Corvette Z06 is available in the UK now, priced from £54,995
- Iconic supercar wins eco-driving challenge
- 61.26 per cent improvement over combined mpg figure
- Responsible driving brings huge cost benefits
An educated approach to driving can bring huge benefits to owners of all types of car, proving that you don’t necessarily need a fuel-sipping supermini to cut your motoring costs.
And to illustrate the point, the legendary Corvette was crowned the overall winner in the annual Fleetworld/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon, recording a record 61.26 per cent improvement over the official combined figure in the two-day, 411-mile economy driving event.
Driven by Press Association journalist Richard Hammond, the Corvette Z06 achieved a combined MPG figure of 30.96mpg over the challenging route, proving that even a 198mph supercar can achieve fuel economy similar to that of a modern family hatchback if driven with a sensible approach to road and traffic conditions.
MPG Marathon organiser Ross Durkin said: “Driving economically is possible in whatever car you own – all it takes is consideration of prevailing road conditions and an educated approach to how you drive your car. The Corvette’s success proves that any driver can improve their fuel economy if they think in advance and anticipate road conditions.”
Using Total Excellium high octane petrol at a cost of 109.9 pence per litre, the Corvette used £66.41 worth of fuel over the route, a saving of £40.54 compared to if it had achieved its official combined figure of 19.2mpg.
The Corvette Z06 is available in the UK now, priced from £54,995
Hi Mr Velox.
We got sight of this yesterday straight from General Motors UK and lifted the content from the press release.
Feel free to spread the word and push back the barriers of ignorance.
The pen is mightier than the sword but this place is full of swords!
On another note, welcome to PH and I enjoy the content of your contributions.
We got sight of this yesterday straight from General Motors UK and lifted the content from the press release.
Feel free to spread the word and push back the barriers of ignorance.
The pen is mightier than the sword but this place is full of swords!
On another note, welcome to PH and I enjoy the content of your contributions.
mitch_ said:
It still isn't as good as the 35.1MPG I averaged on my drive to Spa-Francorchamps!
Yes but the article implies this was over a "combined cycle" route, i.e. including urban stop-start traffic too.I've always known that Vettes beat any other sports car when it comes to fuel economy.
I wrote a blog entry comparing the LS7 to the Ferrari F430's mill last year: http://www.auto-journals.com/blog/?p=189
Is it definitely the case that Euro Corvettes still read in US mpg? If so, I need to amend the 18mpg I reported to more like 22.5mpg which considering the way I drive is nothing short of amazing!
The also won the first "Green Challenge" at Road Atlanta last weekend as the C6R runs on E85 Bio Ethanol fuel.
Details on the American Le Mans website www.americanlemans.com also on www.corvetteracing.com etc.
Details on the American Le Mans website www.americanlemans.com also on www.corvetteracing.com etc.
David,
It's good to be here, thanks!
GM needs to promote this, would shut up a lot of the people who think that these cars are gas guzzlers. Best road trip MPG I ever got out of a Vette was a trip back from a dealer action with a C5 some years back... West Palm Beach to Orlando, just shy of 200 miles. I filled it up when I left WPB and just to check, when I got within a mile of my house the car had averaged right at 31 US MPG. That was with the cruise control at 80mph and it was August so the air con was on full blast the entire way.
It's good to be here, thanks!
GM needs to promote this, would shut up a lot of the people who think that these cars are gas guzzlers. Best road trip MPG I ever got out of a Vette was a trip back from a dealer action with a C5 some years back... West Palm Beach to Orlando, just shy of 200 miles. I filled it up when I left WPB and just to check, when I got within a mile of my house the car had averaged right at 31 US MPG. That was with the cruise control at 80mph and it was August so the air con was on full blast the entire way.
JimexPL said:
Le Man said:
Have you still got a key James?
Unfortunately not, but I'm sure that the porter would let me in...I really miss working with Corvettes. David, will you give me a job if it all goes tits up in London and I have to move back to Brighouse to live with my Mum?
Edited by 555ST on Monday 13th October 19:09
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