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J.K. Motors Testarossa MPG by year — every rating on record

The J.K. Motors Testarossa has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1991 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 11 mpg (1991) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.

11best combined mpg (1991)
11worst combined mpg (1991)
11latest year best (1993)
5configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1991211 mpg11 mpg#31 of 33 (6th pct)Rear-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumTwo Seaters
1992111 mpg11 mpg#27 of 30 (10th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters
1993211 mpg11 mpg#27 of 29 (7th 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 J.K. Motors Testarossa placed highest in 1992 at #27 of 30, and lowest in 1991 at #31 of 33. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19934.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(GUZZLER) (FFS)915111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19934.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(GUZZLER) (FFS)914111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19924.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS)915111045.527.0$7,050807.9090909090909n/a
19914.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(GUZZLER) (FFS)914111045.527.0$5,650807.9090909090909n/a
19914.9L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS)915111045.527.0$7,050807.9090909090909n/a

What Testarossa fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 J.K. Motors Testarossa burns 1045 to 1045 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$3,136$3,136$0
$3.50/gal$3,659$3,659$0
$4.00/gal$4,182$4,182$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $5,650 to $5,650 a year in fuel, or $17,000 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 11 mpg the J.K. Motors Testarossa is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,423 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Where J.K. Motors sits

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