Evans Automobiles Series 1 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Evans Automobiles Series 1 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1990 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #8 of 25 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 33 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Evans Automobiles Series 1 placed highest in 1990 at #8 of 25, and lowest in 1991 at #10 of 33. It spent 2 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What Series 1 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Evans Automobiles Series 1 burns 605 to 605 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 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 19 mpg the Evans Automobiles Series 1 is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $118 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Evans Automobiles sits
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