Wallace Environmental · model year 1992
1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 500 SEL
Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 500 SEL is a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its official combined rating is 13 MPG, with 11 MPG city and 15 MPG highway. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $6,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 683.62 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 5.6-liter eight-cylinder engine
- Rear-wheel drive
- Automatic four-speed transmission
- Midsize-car body
Watch for
- 13 MPG combined
- 11 MPG city rating
- 15 MPG highway rating
- $6,300 listed annual fuel cost
- 683.62 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 1992 midsize V8 car Buyers who specifically want rear-wheel drive
The Wetl 500 SEL is a 1992 midsize gasoline car built around a 5.6-liter V8, rear-wheel drive, and a four-speed automatic. Its 13 MPG combined rating is the central ownership fact, with 11 MPG in town and 15 MPG on the highway. The listed EPA fuel cost reaches $6,300 per year, while tailpipe CO2 measures 683.62 grams per mile. It makes sense only when this drivetrain layout matters more than fuel economy.
What it is
The Wetl 500 SEL is a 1992 midsize car from Wallace Environmental. It uses gasoline, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic four-speed transmission.
Its powertrain is a 5.6-liter, eight-cylinder engine. See other models from Wallace Environmental.
The numbers
The defining figure is 13 MPG combined. The official split is 11 MPG in city driving and 15 MPG on the highway.
That four-MPG spread shows how the rating changes with driving conditions. Tailpipe CO2 is 683.62 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $6,300. Gasoline is the only listed fuel, so fuel spending is the running-cost figure provided here.
How it compares
Its highway rating is 15 MPG, compared with 11 MPG in city use. The 13 MPG combined number sits between those two figures.
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so the Wetl 500 SEL can be judged directly by its city, highway, and combined MPG ratings.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a midsize body, rear-wheel drive, a V8 engine, and an automatic transmission in a 1992 model.
Its 13 MPG combined rating fits someone prepared for substantial gasoline use and the listed $6,300 annual fuel cost.
Trade-offs
The 5.6-liter eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with 11 MPG city and 15 MPG highway ratings.
The automatic four-speed keeps the drivetrain simple on paper, but the fuel-cost figure is large at $6,300 a year.
Verdict
Choose the Wetl 500 SEL for its specific mix of a midsize car, V8 powertrain, rear-wheel drive, and automatic transmission.
The decision turns on whether those traits justify 13 MPG combined, 683.62 grams of CO2 per mile, and the stated yearly gasoline cost. Drivers focused on minimizing fuel spending should look elsewhere, while V8-focused shoppers may accept the trade-off.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 13 MPG
- City MPG
- 11 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $6,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 684 g per mile
- Model year
- 1992
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5.6 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1992 Wallace Environmental Wetl 500 SEL's combined MPG?
Its official combined rating is 13 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 11 MPG in city driving and 15 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $6,300.
What engine does the Wetl 500 SEL use?
It has a 5.6-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the Wetl 500 SEL front-wheel drive?
No. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
What transmission does it have?
It uses an automatic four-speed transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its tailpipe CO2 figure is 683.62 grams per mile.
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