1988 Porsche 911 Turbo MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo.

The 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars 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 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo is $4,350 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 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.

The 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo 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 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo is 17 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,000 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Consume?

The 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo will consume roughly 18 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 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo.

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Porsche Models from 1988

If you're interested in other Porsche models from 1988, 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.

Model Combined MPG
944 20
928 S4 16
924 S 21
924 S 19
944 18
911 Carrera 19
928 S4 16
911 Carrera 18
944 S 19
944 Turbo 20

Disclaimer

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