Vector Avtech SC M12 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Vector Avtech SC M12 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1996 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 9 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 9 mpg (1996). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 9 mpg | 9 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 mpg | 9 mpg | #13 of 13 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Vector Avtech SC M12 placed highest in 1997 at #13 of 13, and lowest in 1996 at #14 of 14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 8 | 12 | 9 | 1277.8 | 33.1 | $8,600 | 987.4444444444445 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.7L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 7 | 12 | 9 | 1277.8 | 33.1 | $8,600 | 987.4444444444445 | n/a |
What Avtech SC M12 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Vector Avtech SC M12 burns 1278 to 1278 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 | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $4,472 | $4,472 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $5,111 | $5,111 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $8,600 to $8,600 a year in fuel, or $31,750 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 9 mpg the Vector Avtech SC M12 is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $2,236 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Vector sits
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