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Chevrolet · model year 2027
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
- 51 Fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
Ordered by combined MPG #51 of 56 - 389 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #389 of 401 - 133 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #133 of 539 - 2128 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #2128 of 2,158 - 10 Chevrolet cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 4,600
Against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero is a gasoline two-seater car with rear-wheel drive, a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder engine, and an automatic eight-speed transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 14 MPG, with 12 MPG city and 19 MPG highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $5,850.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive and a two-seat body
- 5.5-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine
- 19 MPG highway EPA rating
- Automatic S8 transmission
Watch for
- 14 MPG combined EPA rating
- 12 MPG city EPA rating
- $5,850 estimated annual fuel cost
- 632 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-drive, two-seat Corvette Owners who can budget for high annual gasoline costs
Choose the Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero for its two-seat, rear-drive format and eight-cylinder specification, not for low fuel use. Its combined rating is 14 MPG, and the EPA yearly fuel estimate is $5,850. The 19 MPG highway result is more favorable than its 12 MPG city result, but neither changes the central calculation: frequent driving will require a sizable gasoline budget. For a buyer comfortable with that trade, the numbers describe a focused two-seater clearly.
What it is
This 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero is a car in the EPA Two Seaters class. It uses gasoline and sends power to the rear wheels.
The powertrain pairs a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder engine with an automatic S8 transmission. It belongs to the Chevrolet Corvette family.
The numbers
The figure to watch is 14 MPG combined. EPA city and highway ratings are 12 MPG and 19 MPG. Your driving mix will determine how closely your result follows those separate figures.
Its tailpipe output is 632 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates yearly gasoline cost at $5,850. That figure puts the car's fuel budget in clear view before you consider your own mileage or fuel prices.
How it compares
Use the 14 MPG combined figure as the primary fuel-economy measure for this Corvette.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a two-seat Chevrolet with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 14 MPG combined rating.
It also fits someone who plans around a substantial annual gasoline estimate rather than choosing primarily for fuel economy.
Trade-offs
The 5.5-liter eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 12 MPG city rating and a 19 MPG highway rating.
The EPA annual fuel estimate is $5,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 632 grams per mile. Those figures are the practical costs of choosing this gasoline powertrain.
Verdict
Choose the Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero for its two-seat, rear-drive format and eight-cylinder specification, not for low fuel use. Its combined rating is 14 MPG, and the EPA yearly fuel estimate is $5,850. The 19 MPG highway result is more favorable than its 12 MPG city result, but neither changes the central calculation: frequent driving will require a sizable gasoline budget. For a buyer comfortable with that trade, the numbers describe a focused two-seater clearly.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 14 MPG
- City MPG
- 12 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 632 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5.5 L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 14 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
EPA rates it at 12 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost each year?
EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $5,850.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 5.5-liter eight-cylinder engine and an automatic S8 transmission.
Is the Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
How many seats does it have?
The EPA class is Two Seaters.
What is its tailpipe CO2 figure?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 632 grams of CO2 per mile.
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