Vector W8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Vector W8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1992 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 8 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 8 mpg (1992). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 mpg | 8 mpg | #30 of 30 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 mpg | 8 mpg | #29 of 29 (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 W8 placed highest in 1993 at #29 of 29, and lowest in 1992 at #30 of 30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $9,700 | 1110.875 | n/a |
| 1992 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO) (MPFI), turbocharged | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1437.5 | 37.2 | $9,700 | 1110.875 | n/a |
What W8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Vector W8 burns 1438 to 1438 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 | $4,313 | $4,313 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $5,031 | $5,031 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $5,750 | $5,750 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $9,700 to $9,700 a year in fuel, or $37,250 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 8 mpg the Vector W8 is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $2,795 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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