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Originally Posted by ImportConvert
This thread has me frustrated. I would have expected better mileage in a 332bhp V6 than with my 505hp V8. If I do decide to trade, I'm going to have to either prove you all wrong about how you a fail at hypermiling, or I am going to be very sad about that aspect of my purchase.
When I click my DIC in the Z06, it shows averages of 19-22mpg, with me seeing 26+mpg on the freeway for long drives, calculated manually.
I should think the 370Z could easily break 30mpg if you are gentle with her and not going up a slight gradient.
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Unfortunately, it doesn't work out that way. The Corvette is a freak of nature with its excellent highway mileage. Of course with the 6spd gearing, it's only turning a couple thousand rpm on the highway. The Z turns a thousand rpm higher with its 6spd manual gearing. And of course the 'Vette has gobs of torque at any speed, but the Z needs some revs before it really pulls.
I've admired your threads/comments on the comparison, but gas mileage is one where the 'Vette is a clear winner. I've had my 370z for 2 years, and about 25,000 miles (don't drive it much in winter). I have taken quite a few long trips in mine, and best trip mileage I've seen is about 27mpg. My usual mileage per tank runs about 22mpg, unless I'm going for a track day when I get about 6-7mpg (autocrossing).
Hope this helps!