V12V Fuel Economy

[Shmee]

Ok, so just looked at the spec sheet for the V12V and it offers a claimed combined fuel economy of 14.3mpg; is that actually true!?

I had no idea it was quite so bad, but this comes from http://www.astonmartin.com/en/cars/the-vantage-ran...

[Tony V12V]

Last time I reset my trip it was around 17/18mpg Tim, which included a trip to Spa

But its well documented I drive like a girl

[The Pits]

Worst thread title ever!

You of all people Tim, Mr Supercar himself, caring about fuel economy?!

You've changed!

[Little Donkey]

I'm sorry, you must have confused me with someone that gives a toss

[Shmee]

It's for my Father, he's stingy!

The claiming of 14, suggests a real world about 8-9, and that sounds ridiculous.

[Jon39]

Shmee said:

Ok, so just looked at the spec sheet for the V12V and it offers a claimed combined fuel economy of 14.3mpg; is that actually true!?

If you have finished wrapping your Christmas presents, could try 'getting out more'.

To answer your question. Who cares anyway.

I last filled the tank in October. Quite good fuel economy really (if you do need to know). ->

[AdamV12V]

I get about 11mpg out of mine, maybe a bit more when I take it for a long trip on the motorway.

[Shmee]

Jon39 said:

If you have finished wrapping your Christmas presents, could try 'getting out more'.

To answer your question. Who cares anyway.

I last filled the tank in October. Quite good fuel economy really (if you do need to know). ->

I haven't started wrapping, don't be silly! I've just returned from JCT 600 though.

In this instance my father cares, and in the list of V12V vs Cayman S, it's a factor!

[Jon39]

Shmee said:

It's for my father, he's stingy!

Suggest that a Skoda would be ideal. They are very popular with stingy folk, who won't pay that little bit extra for a Volkswagen. I'm told they do 65 mpg too.

[robgt]

Shmee said:

Ok, so just looked at the spec sheet for the V12V and it offers a claimed combined fuel economy of 14.3mpg; is that actually true!?

I had no idea it was quite so bad, but this comes from http://www.astonmartin.com/en/cars/the-vantage-ran...

Tim,
I have a suggestion. Tell your Dad to buy a V8 then take it to BR who can convert it to 5 ltr thereby giving it more power and torque than the V12 with the added bonus of much improved fuel consumption . Ask Mikey, I understand 30mpg is on the cards.

How about that for a seasonal cat amongst the pigeons statement.

[Jon39]

Shmee said:

... and in the list of V12V vs Cayman S, it's a factor!

On this forum it would be NO CONTEST.

Aston Martin - Rare and understated style.
vs
Porsche - Too many on the roads now, even to be special.

[Ikebaddog]

The claiming of 14, suggests a real world about 8-9, and that sounds ridiculous.
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And a 6.0 litre v12 is supposed to be sensible???, thats not a lot worse than an out of tune Capri 3.0 driven by an idiot

[jonby]

my average varies between 12 & 14. But on a hard's day driving where you aren't just doing long distances (say a day in the alps or in North wales) easily dips to single figures

[cayman-black]

Cayman S ? you are joking right?

[cayman-black]

robgt said:

Tim,
I have a suggestion. Tell your Dad to buy a V8 then take it to BR who can convert it to 5 ltr thereby giving it more power and torque than the V12 with the added bonus of much improved fuel consumption . Ask Mikey, I understand 30mpg is on the cards.

How about that for a seasonal cat amongst the pigeons statement.

Still not a V12 though.

[JBaps]

My average is around 15-17 depending on the driving mix, on long runs with the cruise control set to ~80 it would hit >21mpg.

But seriously, it's a 5.9L V12 sport car, good fuel economy probably shouldn't be high on the expectation list!

[Cockernee]

Shmee said:

Ok, so just looked at the spec sheet for the V12V and it offers a claimed combined fuel economy of 14.3mpg; is that actually true!?

I had no idea it was quite so bad, but this comes from http://www.astonmartin.com/en/cars/the-vantage-ran...

Sounds about right to me. I have emptied a full tank in 75 miles on a track and covered over 300 miles on a cruise up the motorway. I averaged 14MPG over 2 years.

[BigScotty]

It's a 6.0 litre, V12, 510bhp Aston Martin.

If you're concerned about MPG, may I respectfully suggest this is not the car for you?

[Cockernee]

Tony V12V said:

Last time I reset my trip it was around 17/18mpg Tim, which included a trip to Spa

But its well documented I drive like a girl

[Ikebaddog]

If MPG worries you that much, get a V8, its a better, more exclusive, more efficient engine, just as fast in the right hands, and V8's rule...ok?