2012/2013 Real world MPG GTS

Heavenly

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Hi Guys.
Just after some info please.
Can owners give me real world MPG for the GTS.
If I were to dabble into this id expect around 13-14 spirited but on long journeys is it possible to get over 20mpg when just cruising down the motorway sensibly when out with family etc?
I just wonder what sort of MPG people have had in theirs in different scenarios and if the Auto to MC also makes a difference?.
Thanks in advance.
 

bigbob

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Hi auto is longer geared so drinks less on a cruise. I average about 21 mpg with a range of, roughly, 16 to 26.
 

rockits

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Not a direct comparison but I average 19mpg on my 2007 4.2 QP V ZF Auto. Mix of short & medium journeys with occasional longer one. I had 28mpg on cruise set at 70mph back from picking up in Cardiff a few months back.

I'm guessing a GT is a bit lighter & don't expect the 4.7 to be worse so you should see that mpg I would have thought.
 

CatmanV2

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I get about 22 on the GT in mixed driving. So better than I did on the 4200. More on motorways

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Felonious Crud

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All sounds about right. Even done 25 in a long 50mph section of motorway. Reckon on 22ish average on a sedate run, mid-teens if you throw in lots of enjoyment. I think my actual average is just around 20.
 

hoyin

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Errrr mine is averaging around 12-14mpg.

But this is mainly town driving.

If I hit the motorway I can sometimes see 20mpg.

This is in a 4.7 MC Shift in Sport Mode.


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AD Royalty

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cruising at around 70 mph, i get 23-24 mpg
and im driving 4.2 F1 gear.

in general 4.7 with ZF gear will get better mpg as it have longer gears and lower rpm's in cruising.
 

Contigo

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The 4.7 engine is quite a bit thirstier than the 4.2 in the GT/S. I get 11 mpg around town and up to 20 on a long motorway run.
 

conaero

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My GTS used to empty its tank quicker than any other V8 I have owned...but I did thrash it.

Worth every penny in my books :)
 

StuartW

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All sounds about right. Even done 25 in a long 50mph section of motorway. Reckon on 22ish average on a sedate run, mid-teens if you throw in lots of enjoyment. I think my actual average is just around 20.

I'd go along with that. The Stradale actually seems a little better on fuel so far but maybe I'm not driving it hard enough
 

Lozzingers

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I had a 4.2 with Larini back boxes - think my average was around 22 mpg, totally varying driving style. Did get 29.9mpg on a run from Poole to Heathrow at about 70 + a bit - once at speed they slip through the air fairly well so are quite economical - just getting 2 tonnes up to speed takes it out of the engines!
Had a few runs in the teens as it would be rude not to!
Laurence
 

Digsy

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About 15mpg with mostly urban driving. I think the best I've managed was about 18mpg on a motorway run.
 

FF1078

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Usually 17 MPG here and there but drove to London from York and saw 29.7 with cruise dead on 70mph
4.7 MC
 

Contigo

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Just checked mine and in last 800 miles have averaged 13.5 MPG (mainly round town driving).