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: EPA ratings in - premium gas? gr8 02-06-2008, 06:47 PM Looks like the official EPA ratings are in. Here's a direct link: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/2008car1tablef.jsp?column=1&id=25112 The EPA is listing it at 24 Hwy / 15 City with premium gasoline. I thought that the L76 was tuned for regular? yevot 02-06-2008, 07:41 PM From what I understand, the engine produces 361hp on regular gas and the MPG ratings published by Pontiac are on regular gas as well, although Pontiac recommends premium for better engine performance. Vert 02-06-2008, 07:52 PM It has already been discussed... http://g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752 chiefpontiac 02-07-2008, 08:58 AM V8 15/24 equal to Charger, better than 550i worse than Maxima, G35 V6 17/25 Comparing (adjusted) rates to what I drive now, I'm only giving up 1 mpg overall. http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=373&d=1202394976Comparing to alternate sensible? choices it's a choice of driving excitement or blah. Cool_Hand_Luke 02-07-2008, 05:44 PM I wouldn't dwell on the EPA ratings too much. If you drive reasonably your mileage will be pretty good. Vert 02-07-2008, 07:26 PM I wouldn't dwell on the EPA ratings too much. If you drive reasonably your mileage will be pretty good. Looks like I will be getting 12/20:gears: Ramsesiii 02-07-2008, 07:33 PM I wouldn't expect an average over 20MPG for mixed driving. | ||