Saleen SSC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Saleen SSC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1989 to 1990. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #63 of 71 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #60 of 65 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Saleen SSC placed highest in 1990 at #60 of 65, and lowest in 1989 at #63 of 71. 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
What SSC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1990 Saleen SSC burns 719 to 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1990 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 16 mpg the Saleen SSC is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $839 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Saleen sits
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