1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine.

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L, Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L and Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L.

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine is 9 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L9810
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L9810
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L879

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine is $7,233.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $24,667 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$6,950spend $23,250 more
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$6,950spend $23,250 more
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$7,800spend $27,500 more

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine 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 tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$7,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$7,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L$7,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine will consume in one year is 34 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L33
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L33
Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L37

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Emit?

The 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine model options.

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L:

City MPG8
Highway MPG10
Combined MPG9
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $23,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$6,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum33
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L:

City MPG8
Highway MPG10
Combined MPG9
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $23,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$6,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum33
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine Automatic 3-spd 8-cyl, 6.8 L:

City MPG7
Highway MPG9
Combined MPG8
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $27,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$7,700
Fuel Cost$7,800
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum37
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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