Wallace Environmental · model year 1992
1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 412
Compact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 412 is a compact car powered by a 4.9-liter 12-cylinder gasoline engine. Its EPA rating is 10 MPG combined, split between 9 city and 13 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $8,200, while tailpipe CO2 is 888.7 grams per mile. It uses rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 4.9-liter 12-cylinder engine
- Compact Cars EPA class
Watch for
- 9 MPG city rating
- 13 MPG highway rating
- $8,200 EPA annual fuel cost
- 888.7 grams per mile tailpipe CO2
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive manual compact car Buyers specifically wanting a 12-cylinder gasoline engine
Choose the Wetl 412 for its specific mechanical recipe: rear-wheel drive, a five-speed manual, and a 4.9-liter 12-cylinder gasoline engine. The cost of that choice is clear in the EPA figures. At 10 MPG combined, with 9 city and 13 highway, fuel use is high. EPA annual fuel cost is $8,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 888.7 grams per mile. It is a focused fit, not an economical one.
What it is
The Wetl 412 is a 1992 Wallace Environmental compact car. It runs on gasoline and sends power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.
Its engine is a 4.9-liter 12-cylinder. The defining EPA figure is 10 MPG combined.
The numbers
EPA rates the Wetl 412 at 9 MPG in city driving and 13 MPG on the highway. In plain terms, the combined figure works out to about 10 miles from a gallon of gasoline.
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 888.7 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $8,200. That figure reflects the car's 10 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel.
How it compares
The Wetl 412's comparison point is its 10 MPG combined chart figure, with 9 city and 13 highway. Those numbers let you weigh it against other Wallace Environmental cars using the same EPA measures.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer looking specifically for a rear-wheel-drive compact with a manual transmission and a 12-cylinder gasoline engine.
Its EPA numbers fit someone prepared for very high fuel spending, especially in city driving.
Trade-offs
The five-speed manual and rear-wheel-drive layout define how this car is driven. The 4.9-liter 12-cylinder engine is paired with low fuel economy: 9 MPG city, 13 highway, and 10 combined.
That economy comes with an EPA annual fuel cost of $8,200 and tailpipe CO2 of 888.7 grams per mile.
Verdict
The 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 412 is a niche choice built around a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and a 4.9-liter 12-cylinder engine. Its 10 MPG combined rating is the key ownership figure. City driving drops to 9 MPG, while highway use reaches 13 MPG. EPA estimates $8,200 in annual fuel cost, so this car makes sense only when those drivetrain details matter more than fuel economy.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 10 MPG
- City MPG
- 9 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $8,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 889 g per mile
- Model year
- 1992
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4.9 L 12-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the EPA combined MPG for the 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 412?
EPA lists 10 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 9 MPG city and 13 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists an annual fuel cost of $8,200.
What engine does the Wetl 412 use?
It has a 4.9-liter 12-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the Wetl 412 rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The car uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is listed?
The transmission is a five-speed manual.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
EPA lists 888.7 grams of CO2 per mile.
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