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Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv MPG by year — every rating on record

The Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1986 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.

17best combined mpg (1986)
17worst combined mpg (1986)
17latest year best (1987)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1986117 mpg17 mpg#16 of 20 (21th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularTwo Seaters
1987117 mpg17 mpg#13 of 24 (48th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegularTwo Seaters

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv placed highest in 1987 at #13 of 24, and lowest in 1986 at #16 of 20. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19875.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(GUZZLER) (FFS)152117676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a
19864.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(GUZZLER) (FFS)152117676.517.5$3,650522.7647058823529n/a

What A.C.Mkiv fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$2,029$2,029$0
$3.50/gal$2,368$2,368$0
$4.00/gal$2,706$2,706$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Two Seaters

Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 17 mpg the Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $132 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Where Autokraft Limited sits

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