fuel economy test results for automobiles and light-duty trucks
gas mileage guide for new car buyers
Lnd edition. reviaed Jmnumrr 1976. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in This is the third automobile model year or cooperation with the Federal Energy Administra- which EPA has published fuel ita. tion, has prepared this guide to provide you with This year we are providing both comparable miles-per-gallon information for the broad range of vehicles expected to be sold in this :r country this year. the This booklet lists the estimated fuel economy Ie of over 350 new car and light-duty truck line and engine combinations that meet the 1975 emission standards and are certified for sale in the United All of the cars listed also meet the tou el 1975 States as of January 15, 1975. This is the second air pollution emission standards, and h o will edition of this booklet. It includes all of the in- contribute significantly to cleaning up f air in formation published earlier, and adds information our country. Energy conservation is al for the cars and light-duty trucks certified since important today. By making use of thi September 15, 1974. information, you can help to conserve n The vehicles tested were prototypes of the 1975 by buying the most fuel-efficient new models which the U.S. Environmental Protection meets your needs and at the same time /co Agency @PA) tested in its own laboratory to to a cleaner environment. - i assure compliance with air pollution standards, or which were tested by manufacturers and the results approved or confirmed by EPA. Because the same engines are used in a number of diier- ent vehicles, it is not necessary to test each par- ticular model to see if it meets the standards or to calculate the fuel economy data presented here. TheNation9s drivers have endorsed P es ent Ford's efforts to reduce imports of high pr ed oil by The Fuel Economy Tests observing the 55-mile-per-hour limit, j ini E The vehicles were tested by professional drivers carpools, and avoiding unnecessary tri*. buyers of on a dynamometer, a machine which simulates a new cars and trucks have an addidonai 01 tortunity number of different driving conditions. Use of dynamometers, rather than driving vehicles out I ileage to save gasoline by looking for good gab on the road, allows tests to be conducted in ex- in their selections. b 1 actly the same way each time. Therefore, the The Federal Energy Administrati operation - results are more scientifically comparable. with the Environmental Protecti , is pleased Two tests were run on each vehicle. The first, a to help potential buyers by comparin lis city driving test, is patterned on the conditions booklet, fuel economies achieved in itory the average driver encounters going from home tests on almost all 1975 cars and t to work. The average speed of the city test is 20 miles per hour and includes many stops and Many new cars and trucks displa el listing starts. The second is a highway driving test which their gas mileage figures. Take advant >f the includes simulated interstate highway and rural information given on the label; it wi IOU drivin .The average speed of the highway test is choose the vehicle that meets your ~ndsaves 49 m'9es per bur. The city test takes 31 minutes gasoline money. Your 1975 vehicle mean and the highway test 12 minutes. better fuel economy for you, as we eaner air ' Tbe city and highway fuel economy for each for everyone. vehicle tested were measured separately. Then the vehicles were grouped by car or truck line, engine size, number of cylinders, and fuel system. In most cases more than one vehicle of each group was tested, and the test results were sales weighted to be more representative of all vehicles of that 4 group expected to be sold. Factors Influencing he1 Economy The fuel economy figures for each group of National Motors vehicles listed are estimates based on the results of these tests. This does not mean, however, that Coventry 260 6 1 18 24 you as a driver necessarily will get the same fuel 300 8 2 16 22 economy. Many factors affect the fuel economy of 300 8 4 15 21 individual vehicles. The weight of the vehicle is 350 8 4 X 15 21 the single most important factor which affects the fuel economy. The smaller the vehicle, generally the better the fuel economy. Optional equipment, such as automatic transmission and air condition- ing, not only require more gasoline for their dangerous pollutants into harmless exhaust) is the operation but also add weight. (These fuel 350 cubic-inch displacement size. Both the city economy estimates are based on tests of vehicles and highway fuel economy for each type of Co- equipped with frequently purchased equipment.) ventry are listed and are rounded to the nearest Your driving habits affect fuel economy. Fre- whole mile per gallon. quent starts and stops, long periods idling, short trips, and uneven speed decrease fuel economy. Many manufacturers produce vehicles for sale Condition of the engine affects fuel economy. in California that are Merent from those sold Keeping your engine tuned will help you to get elsewhere in the United States. Therefore, those the best fuel economy and performance for your available for sale in California are listed in a type of driving. separate booklet. Vehicles built by manufacturers who are par- How to Use This Gdde ticipating in the Voluntary Fuel Economy Label- Manufacturers are listed alphabetically. Major ing Program should have a label on a rear window divisions of certain manufacturers are listed under indicating the fuel economy of that vehicle. In their own name, e.g., Chevrolet is under "C," not some cases, the fuel economy will not be the same under "G" for General Motors. Under each manu- as that listed here. This is because certain manu- facturer is listed each of the passenger car lines he facturers have elected to give more detailed intends to sell, followed by each station wagon information on the label that is specific to the line. Light-duty truck lines are listed separately. weight, transmission, and axle ratio of the indi- Each listing includes each different engine size vidual vehicle, as well as to the vehicle line, which will be offered within that line, including engine size, fuel system, and catalyst usage. Fuel the number of cylinders in the engine and the economy figures based on this detailed descrip- type of fuel system (for example, two- or four- tion are more precise than those listed in this Guide since more factors about the vehicle are barrel carburetor or fuel injection). taken into consideration when computing the fuel In this example, the Coventry car lime is of- economy information. fered in three engine sizes: 260, 300, and 350 cubic-inch displacement. The 300 cubic-inch dis- For an additional copy of the 1975 EPAI placement Coventry is listed twice because this FEA Gas Mileage Guide for New Car Buyers, car is offered with both a two- and four-barrel car- write : Fuel Eoonomy, Pueblo, Colorado 81OW. buretor. The only Coventry that is equipped with For bulk copies of the Guide, write: Fuel Econ- a catalyst (a muffler-type device used to control omy, Federal Energy Administration, Washington, regulated emissions by chemically converting D.C. 20461. h Alfa Romeo BMW Alfetta 2002 121 4 2 19 30 2000 Spider 530 182 6 FI 14 21 3.0s 182 6 FI 14 21 American Motors Gremlin Bricklin Bricklin 351 8 2 12 17
Pacer Buick
Hornet Skylark 231 6 2 X 16 24
Hornet wagon
Skyhawk 231 6 2 X 19 25 Matador
Century Wagon 350 8 4 X 12 16 LeSabre 350 8 4X 12 16 400 8 4 X 12 15 Matador Wagon 455 8 4 X 12 15 LeSabre Limousine 455 8 4 X 11 15 Estate Wagon 400 8 4X 11 15 455 8 4 X 11 15 Aston Martin Electra 400 8 4X 11 15 455 8 4 X 11 15 Aston Martin Riviera 455 8 4 X 12 15 Audi Cadillac Fox Cadillac 500 8 4X 11 16 100 Fleetwood 75 Austin Morris (Sedan/Limousine) 500 8 4 X 11 14 MG Midget Eldorado 500 8 4X 1116 Checker Marathon 250 6 1X 1620 Cordoba 350 8 2 X 12 17 Marathon Wagon 350 8 2 x 12 17
Chevrolet Vega 140 4 1 X 19 28 140 4 2X 2229 Chtysler VegaKammback 140 4 1 x ig 28 140 4 2X 21 29 Mona ChrWer Wagon
Imperial Nova Datsun 8-210 Camaro 710 710 Wagon 610 Chevelle 610 Wagon 2802 Dodge Malibu Wagon 350 8 2. X 12 18 400 8 4X 11 17 Colt 454 8 4 X 11 15 Chevrolet 350 8 2 X 12 18 Colt Wagon 400 8 4X 11 17
Chevrolet Wagon 400 8 4X 11 15 454 8 4 X 10 14 Monte Carlo 350 8 2 X 13 18 400 8 4X 13 17 Coronet 454 l1l6 C~ronet/Charger Corvette 350 8 4X 13 20 Coronet/Charger 360 8 2 Granada -360 8 4 400 8 2 40084 40084 440 8 4 Coronet Wagon 318 8 2 360 8 2 400 8 2 Torino Wagon 400 8 ' 4 400 8 4
Monaco 318 8 2 Ford 36082 400 8 2 40084 440 8 4 Ford Wagon Monaco Wagon 400 8 2 440 8 4 Thunderbird
Ferrari Honda Dino 308 GT-4 179 8 8 Civic Civic CVCC' Fiat 128 79 4 2 Lamborghinl 128 Wagon 79 4 2 Urraco
Ford Lincoln-Mercury Pinto 140 (2.3L) 4 2 Bobcat 171 (2.8~) 6 2
Pinto Wagon 140 (2.3L) 4 2 Bobcat Wagon 171(2.8L) 6 2 Mustang II 140 (2.3L) 4 2 171(2.8L) 6 2 Comet 302 8 2 Maverick 20061 250 6 1 250 6 1 302 8 2 Monarch 302 8 2 63 p YamnactureFICar line =aZ
Monarch 250 6 1X 230 302 8 2X 351 8 2 280/280(= 280s 450 SE/SEL 450 SL/SLC Montego Wagon 351 8 2 X 400 8 2X Oldsmobile 460 8 4X Omega Mercury 400 8 2X 460 8 4X Mercury Wagon 400 8 2 X 460 8 4X Starfire Lincoln Continental 460 8 4 X Cutlass Continental Mark IV 160 8 4 X
Maserati Merak 181 6 6 Cutlass Wagon Khamsin Delta 88
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Mazds Custom Cruiser 808 9642 Wagon 808 Wagon 9642 0lds 98 RX-3 70 2R* 4 Toronado RX-3 Wagon 70 2R* 4 RX-4 80 2R* 4 Opel 1900/Manta RX-4 Wagon 80 2R* 4 1900 Wagon *Rotary engine with two rotors Peugeot 504 Mercedes-Bent 504 Wagon 240D 147 4 FI 504 Diesel 300D 183 5 FI 504 Diesel Wagon Plymouth - 1 1 LeMans 250 6 1 X 16 21 350 8 2X 12 18 350 8 4X 13 17 LeMans/Grand AM 400 8 4 X 13 18 Grand AM 400 8 2X 12 17 455 8 4 X 12 17 Road Runner/Fury 318 8 2 1 1 11 16 LeMans Wagon 400 8 2 X 12 17 318 8 2 X 13 17 360 8 2 IX 13 22 360 8 4' 11 18 Pontiac 400 8 2 /X 13 16 400 8 4X 11 17 40084 10 17 Pontiac Wagon 440 8 4 X 10 15 Fury Wagon 318 8 2 X 12 17 Grand Prix 360 8 2 IX 11 18 400 8 2 ,X I 11 15 400 8 4 'X 11 16 400 8 41 10 14 Porsche Gran Fury 318 8 2 X I 12 17 914 360 8 2X 11 18 400 8 2 XI 11 15 400 8 4' 10 14 440 8 4 iX 1 10 15 Rolls-Royce Gran Fury Wagon 400 8 2 Silver Shadow
Pontiac Saab Astre 99 Subaru Astre Wagon 140 4 1 X 19 28 140 4 2 1x1 21 29 Subaru Subaru Wagon Ventura Toyota 350 8 2 X 14 19 350 0 4 X 14 18 Corolla Corolla Wagon Firebird 250 6 1 X 16 21 350 8 2X 13 18 Corona 350 8 4X 12 18 400 8 4 'X 13 18 Corona Wagon #anufactuw/ hl line pa =a 23 df #lEy!ITI Celica 133 4 2 18 27 A M General 4 Corona Mk. II 156 6 2 X 17 21 Post Office Vehicle 232 6 1 17 24 258 6 1 14 18 Corona Mk. II Wagon 156 6 2 X 17 21 Cadillac Triumph Commercial Chassis 500 8 4 X 11 14 Spitfire Chevrolet TR-7 Vega Panel Express 140 4 1 X 21 31 Volkswagen Beetle LUV Pickup Rabbit Pickup Dasher
Dasher Wagon Van Scirocco
0 Blazer Thing
Volvo El Camino 240 245 Wagon 160 Datsun Pickup
Dodge Pickup
Van
Ramcharger I Mazda Ford I B 1600 Pickup 9642 20 28 Courier Pickup 109 4 2 1 19 25 Rotary Pickup 80 2R* 4 13 20 Pickup 15 20 "Rotary Engine with two rotors
11 17 Oldsmobile Driveaway Chassis, 455 8 4 X 12 16 Van (Econoline/ 300 6 15 20 Club Wagon) 351 8 :f 11 17 Plymouth Van Bronco 302 8 2 k l3 18 Ranchero 351 8 2 1 ig Trail Duster 40082 460 8 4 kl 10 16 Toyota GMC I. Hilux Pickup 250 6 1X 14 19 350 8 2 X 12 17 Hilux Camper 350 8 4 X 13 18 454 8 4 X 10 14 Land Cruiser
Van Volkswagen Bus (Wagon, Kombi, Panel) Jimmy
Sprint
Jeep Jeep
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