1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette.

The 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette gets up to 13 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette is 15 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette is $4,950 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,250 more on fuel.

The 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette is 15 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $4,500 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette Consume?

The 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette will consume roughly 20 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1990 Chevrolet Twin-Turbo Corvette.

City MPG 13
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 15
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $13,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,950
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 20
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Chevrolet Models from 1990

If you're interested in other Chevrolet models from 1990, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Disclaimer

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