Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Thread Tools
 
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:06 PM
  #1  
S2K_Guy's Avatar
Thread Starter
AKA: SHY_GUY
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,175
Likes: 0
S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy
Default S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Hey, I own a 2001 S2000. We have 10gal tanks and are rated to get 20/25mpg I get about 25mpg mixed with sporadic A/C usage and quick accelerations, but most of the time I just cruise easily. I have been hearing a lot lately that Corvettes get better mileage than us. Rather than just look for the manufacturer's claim that tries to sell the car I wanted to get the actual mileage from actual owners for both the S2000 (AP1 and AP2) and late to current year Corvettes.

Post both miles per a tank and average mileage.


About 250miles giving me about 25mpg.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:15 PM
  #2  
Rich's Avatar
$Level$
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 13,361
Likes: 0
Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich Rich
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

I got 28.7mpg driving my car from West Virginia to Hampton Roads.....seriously. 6th gear @ 75mph only revs at ~1650rpms. Of course I have rarely reached those numbers again (9mpg during VIR full course @ 150+mph). Yes, they get great mileage (when driven normal) and are the ONLY car ever with >500hp that doesn't have to pay a gas guzzler tax. In real life, I average about 16-22mpg because I like to drive a bit spirited.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:16 PM
  #3  
1slowpony's Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Crestview, FL
1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

just wait for the new corvette engines 08 maybe 2009 not sure that will get 30-35 mpg highway if my mind serves me correctly
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:20 PM
  #4  
S2K_Guy's Avatar
Thread Starter
AKA: SHY_GUY
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,175
Likes: 0
S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy S2K_Guy
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

WWWhhhhhhhhaaaatt?? cylinder disengagement?
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:21 PM
  #5  
1slowpony's Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Crestview, FL
1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

yes i believe the new ls engines will run on 4 cylinders when crusing at interstate/highway speeds
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:24 PM
  #6  
important's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 715
Likes: 0
From: norfolk
important is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Originally Posted by 1slowpony
yes i believe the new ls engines will run on 4 cylinders when crusing at interstate/highway speeds
i never did understand how that works.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:26 PM
  #7  
1slowpony's Avatar
Registered Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 513
Likes: 0
From: Crestview, FL
1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all1slowpony is a name known to all
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Originally Posted by important
i never did understand how that works.


Pure Genius is how it works.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:47 PM
  #8  
jetta00's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
jetta00 has disabled reputation
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

Amazing I would say.Same thing with that v16 engine they have also
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:03 PM
  #9  
Vanilla Face's Avatar
face is vanilla
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,243
Likes: 0
From: Yorktown
Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face Vanilla Face
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

our tanks are 13.2 gallons, not 10. I get about 22 mpg.
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:09 PM
  #10  
Khlept0's Avatar
Trashed
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
Khlept0 has disabled reputation
Default Re: S2000 vs. Corvette Gasmileage

I got 32 on my way to DC... no stops.. no traffic...

then I hit traffic and whatnot. When I got to Oscoda, Michigan my average among rest stops, food stops and every hour girlfriend stops was 28.2 MPG

875 mi – about 14 hours 12 mins (maps.google.com)

Not bad for a V8, IMO



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:10 AM.