How To Use This Guide This "Gas Mileage Guide" gives /th estimated fuel economy in miles per gallonl( 4P6 of 1977 model year cars, station wagons, a d ;fit trucks. These vehicles were certified by EPA as of January 24, 1977.

All new car dealers are required tb this Guide in their showroom.

How The Guide lo 0rg+$zed

To help you compare the fuel sized vehicles, the passenger wagons are grouped into their interior size, an utillty. This means approximately the same class. Trucks are grouped in terms of gross vehicle weight

Car Classes

Two-Seater-Cars designed only two adults (page 20).

Sedans , . I

Subcompact-Cars having up1 to 100 cubic feet a

of passenger and luggage volub (pages 9-13). Compact-Cars having 100 to 1 0 cubic feet

inside (pages 1 3-1 5). Mid-Size-Cars having 1 10 to 12 cu ic feet

inside (pages 16-1 8). Large-Cars having more tha 1 0 cubic feet

inside @age 19). d iStation Wagons I I

Small-Less than 130 cubic f d t and cargo volume (pages 21-22).

Mid-Size-Between 130 and 160 cubic feet inside (pages 23-24).

Large-160 or more cubic feet inside (pages 24-25).

Truck Classes Small Pickups-Trucks having Gross Vehicle

Weight Ratings (truck weight plus carrying capacity) under 4500 pounds (page 25).

. Standard Pickups-Trucks having GVWR's over 4500 pounds (page 26).

Van/Speclal Purpose class-All other light trucks (pages 27-28). In each size class, you will find the following information on every model type:

Manufacturer and car line names The manufacturers are listed alphabetically. Under each manufacturer, the car lines are listed alphabetically.

Vehicle Description

Each line in the Guide shows a different modei rn a car line. For each model. there are designations of the engine size and the type of transmission ("A" for automat~c: "M" for manual). The type of each vehicle's fuel system is indicated either by "FI" for fuel injection or by the number of barrels in the carburetor. The interior volume index column lists two numbers (in cubic feet). The first is an estimate of the size of the passenger compartment: the second, the size of the trunk or. in station wagons and hatchbacks, the cargo space behind the second seat.

Three Fuel Economy Estimates City fuel economy reflects trips for local errands, driving to work, and general stop-and-go driving in urban and suburban areas. Highway fuel economy reflects long-distance driving on non-urban roads and on interstate highways at a speed averaging about 50 MPH with no stops.

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fuel economy is a weighted average of highway estimates based on Federal

studies of average US. alue (which assumes nd half highway driving) IS

what the average driver can expect in overall ummer driving on level roads after the car has een broken in.

Fuel Cost

This value is an estimate of what you would pay for fuel in 1 year if you drive 15,000 miles and pay 65 cents per gallon for gasoline (or 55 cents per gallon for diesel fuel). Check the Fuel Cost

additional information on yearly fuel costs at erent prices per galion.

II you don't know which class a vehicle is in, turn to the index where manufacturers and car lines are listed alphabetically. Aiter each model name, the appropriate size class is given. By locating that size class and the manufacturer, you will be able to find the specific model. The index is located on pages 28-32.

Additional information is provided in this Guide on. o Factors that affect fuel economy (page 6). @ EPA fuel economy tests (page 8).

All 1977 passenger .automobiles and light trucks are required to h w e gas mileage labels if they have gross vehicle weights of 6000 pounds or less. There are two types of labels. The one that will appear on most vehicles is the General Label. The fuel econcmy numbers on these labels are the same as those that appear in this "Gas Mileage Guide" and are based on an average of fuel economy test results for similar versions of a given model.

ich will be clearly marked ve additional information

about that vehicle's characteristics and nomy estimates that relate to a al vehicle within the model line.

cause of this, the Specific Label in some cases I have fuel economy estimates that are different

from the General Label values in the "Gas Mileage Guide." Also, the estimates on a Specific Label may not fall into the range of fuel economy estimates listed for its class. This is because a specific model may be more fuel efficient than the average for the model type-

uel Costs, In er 10,000 Miles Example: If you pay an average of 60 cents per gallon and your car gets 12 MPG, your fuel cost for 10,000 miles of driving is $500. If you drive 20,000 miles a year, your annual fuel cost will be twice this figure, or $1,000. If you own a car that gets 20 MPG, your annual fuel cost for 10,000 miles at 60 cents per gallon is $300.

Factors That Affec Fuel Economy

4 The fuel economy numbers in this result of carefully controlled tests well-maintained test vehicles. Any between the test conditions and the your vehicle, your driving habits, and traffic conditions under which you will probably result in a different fuel from that listed for your car.

f emperature I

Summer temperatures (over 70°F.) fuel economy than winter for example, there can be percent fuel economy combined MPG

Wind ' 1 Wind can increase or decrease fuel Examples for a car that normally (combined) are:

18 MPH tailwind-about economy (2.4 MPG).

18 MPH crosswind--+about l-percent lobs in fuel economy (0.2 MPG).

18 MPH headwind-about 10-perce fuel economy (2 MPG).

Precipitation I Rain or snow, and the wet roads that re/suit, can cause an approximate 10-percent loss ib fbel economy (2 MPG for a 20-MPG vehiclel.

I

Road Condition I

Rough or loose road surfaces (such gravel) can also cause a fuel ranging between 10 and 30 percent MPG for a PO-MPG vehicle). Cars

greater fuel economy penalty.

on hilly roads than flat roads. The going downhill does not going uphill. Mountain

How You Drive An engine that is already warmed up (such as one that was used in the last 4 hours) requires less fuel to reach its most efficient operating condition than a "cold" engine (such as one in a car parked overnight). Trip length also affects fuel economy. Shorter trips (under 5 miles) do not allow the engine to reach its best operating condition, whereas longer trips allow the peak operating temperature and engine condition to be obtained. This does not mean that you can save fuel by increasing the length of your short trips. It does mean that.by combining numerous short trips into a single, longer trip you can save fuel by reducing the total miles driven as well as taking advantage of your vehicle's warmed-up condition. Smooth, even driving improves fuel economy performance; therefore, try to avoid sudden stops and starts. By anticipating stop lights and intersections, you can slow down gradually.. Also, avoid rapid accelerations. On the highway, you will improve your fuel economy by driving at or below the 55-MPH speed limit.

Your Vehicle's Condition The condition of your vehicle is important, too, for fuel economy reasons:

Maintain your vehicle according to the manufacturer's specifications. On the average, a tuned-up vehicle gets approximately 3 to 9 percent better fuel economy than one that has not been properly maintained. Keep the tires inflated to the proper pressure. Underinflated tires can cause a fuel economy loss.

For a more detailed technical discussion of the factors that affect fuei economy, write for

"Factors Affecting Fuel Economy" Public Information Center (PM-215) US. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460

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om tests conducted or approved by

* the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These tests are performed on vehicles submitted y the auto industry to EPA to demonstrate ompliance with the requirements of the Ciean Air ct and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

Each vehicle is tested under precisely controlled conditions by professional drivers in a laboratory

dynamometer. The dynamometer is a machine that permits exact sirnul vehicle's operation under various conditions. Temperature is controlled in the laboratory in a range of 68" to 86°F. in order to provide the same temperature conditions for all vehicles.

ulates a 7.5-mile, stop-and-go trip with a speed range of 0 to 56 MPH, and an average speed of 20 MPH. The trip takes 23 minutes and has 18 stops. Eighteen percent of the trip is spent idling, such as would be expected

0 in the city at traffic lights or in rush-hour traffic. Two kinds of engine starts are used. One is a cold start, which is similar to starting a car in the morning after it has been parked all night. The other is a hot start, which is similar to starting a vehicle after having parked it for a short time

hile shopping. The information from this test is then combined to represent the fuel economy of that vehicle during a realistic mixture of hot and cold starts during urban driving conditions.

begins with the veh an average speed of about 50 MPH and lasts 13 minutes. The speed during the test ranges from 0 to 60 MPH. If your highway driving speed averages faster han the test's average of 50

expect to achieve poorer fuel economy than the highway fuel economy estimate in this Guide-about 10 to 15 percent less for every 10 MPH above 50 MPH.

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Fuel

GREMLIN

AVANTl AVANT! II

5301/63OCSI

SKYHAWK

CHEVRQLET CAMARO

CHEVETTE

MONZA

DATSUN

'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST

SUBCOMPACT CARS S U S C O M F k C ? CARS -

FuelEconornv

JAGUAR DATSUN JAGUAR XJ

5210 F-10 JAGUAR U S 2WSX

LINCOLN-710 MERCURY

BOBCAT 810

DODGE COMET CELESTE#

COLT LOTUS ELlTElECLAT

M U D AFIAT

COSMOLANCIA BETA 128

GLC131 MlRAFlORl

RX-3 FORD

MAVERICK RX-4

MUSTANG I1

PINTO

PLYMOUTH ARROW

HONDA ACCORDCVCC

CIVIC

w c E R # 8/4. IA CIVIC cvcc

'NOT EQUIPPED WiTH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PUERTO RlCO ONLY

'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PuERTO RIG0 ONLY

Manufactursrs Vehicle onomy

PLYMOUTn CRICKET1 UNCERR

ASTRE

RENAULT 12

17 17 GORDlNl 5

SUBARU

TOYOTA CELICA

COROLLA

CORONA

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DASHER

DASHER DIESEL h t 4 '

"NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PUERTO RlCO

RABBn

SCIROCCO

AMERICAN MOTORS

HORNET

PACER

AUDl lOOLS

WICK SKYLARK

CADILUC SEVILLE

CHEVROLET MONTE CARL0

'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST

COMPACT C A R S I

DOOQE ASPEN

FORD GRANADA

LINCOLN- MERCURY

MONARCH

MERCEOES-BEN2 230 2400

280E 280SE 300D

OLO~MO~ILE OMEGA

Fuel Economv Manutaclurers

B CHEVROLET

141/4 14714' 14714' 16816 16816 18315'

231 16 Q3l I6

pi-, f Z 2 2 : 5 g.5 e = E F % 0 <..

22 $443 20 $488 19 $513 18 $542 15 5650 17 $574

23 $424 20 $488 20 $486 18 $542 19 $513 17 $574 I6 SO9 13 $750

24 $406 24 $406 20 $488 18 2542 18 1542 16 S6CS 17 $574 16 $609 15 $650

COMPACT CARS Vah~cle

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Manufacturers

OLOSMOBILE

6018

'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST

GMECA

PEUGEOT 504 DIESEL

PLYMOUTH VOLARE

Dercr~p

" ts ; C

PONY IAC GRAND PRlX

f 5 ; p ; ir

M A M A M A

M A M A M A A A

M M A M A A A A A

M M A M A A

A M A A A A

M A A

VENTURAI PHOENIX

1

1 2 2 4 4

1 1 2 2 2 2 2 4

1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 2 2 2

1 FI FI Fl Fl FI

2 2 2

ROLLS-ROYCE ROLLS ROYCE/ BENT LEY

VOLVO 240

26'3

15114 M 2 93/14 15114 A 2 93/14 23116 M 2 93/14 231 16 A 2 93/14 30118 M 2 93/14 30118 A 2 93114 30518 A 2 93/14

412/8 A 2 88/12

13014 M FI 89/14 13014 A Fl 89/14 16316 M FI 89/14 16316 A FI 89114

'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST

:: I:: I:: I::::

CADlLLAC ELDORADO

CHECKER CHECKER

CHEVROLET MALlBU

'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM-BINED MPG MAY BE I MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECEIVE

Menufacturets 1 Vehicle Descrl~tion

MONACO

LINCOLN-MERCURY

CONTINENTAL MARK V

COUGARlCOUGAR XR-7

MERCEDES-BEN2 450 SEL 450 SEL 6 9

OLDSMOBILE

PLYMOUTH

con-I ! 3 E -8

15 16 14 19 19 18 17 15 16 12 14 11

17 16 15

15 13

17 16 15

? 5 12

19 20 20 18 18 18

19 19 18 17 15 16 12 14

LL

MID-SIZE CARS ~anufaclurers I Vehicle

PONTIAC LEMANS

LARGE CARS Manufacturers Vehlclo Fuel Econornv

AMERICAN MOTORS

MAT ADOR

WICK ELECTRA

LESABRE

RIVIERA

CAOILLAC CADILLAC

LIMOUSINE

CWEVROLET CHEVROLET

'WE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE CTURER. THE W M . BINED MPG MAY BE 1MPG LESS ON THE CAR CElVE

~anutactumrs 1 Vehicle Descri~tion

CHRYSLER

MERCURY

OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88

TORONADO

PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY

'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE U)M-BINED MPO MAY BE 1 MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECElVE

-Manufacturers Vshicle 0@scrr&n \Y

-Fuel

I I,-so" 13<".-

CORVETTE 5650 MOTORS s574

5464 6488

PACER WAGON

6464 $36 1 S42A

5466 AUDI

FOX WAGON

5886 $886 5886

CHEVROLET VEGA WAGON

$650 DATSU

F-10 WAGON

$443 710 WAGON

MIDGET $361 810 WAGON PORSCHE

911s 5574 $542 5542

DODGE COLT WAGON

$464

TRIUMPH SPITFIRE $361

$406 5406

FIAT 128 WAGON 131 ESTATE WAGON

It443 FORD

'NOT EOUIPPED WlTH CATALYST PINTO WAGON

HONDA CIVIC c v c c WAGON

'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST

SMALL STATION WAGONS MfD-SIZE STATION WAGONS onc- Manufacturers 1 V e h ~ c kD e s c r ~ o t i i

P s E

-8

16 24 M

RX-4 WAGON 2s 21

11011 WAGON 36 27 26

PLYMOUTH CRICKETILANCER WAGON# 28

24 24

PONTIAC ASTRE SAFARI WAGON M LINCOLN-27 MERCURY

RENAULT COUGAR WAGON 35118 12 WAGON 26 40018

22 OLDSMOBILE VISTA CRUISER

32 WAGON 35018 27 40318

T OYOTA PEUGEOT 32 504 DIESEL 27 WAGON 141 14'

25 14114' 24 PLYMOUTH

VOLKSWAGEN FURY WAGON 36018 28 40018 211 VOLARE WAGON 22516

DASHER WAGON 22516 40DIESEL 014' M - 31818

'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST 318/8 36018

#AVAILABLE IN WERTO RiCO ONLY 36018

PONTIAC LEMANS SAFARI WAGON 301I6

'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM-BINED MPG MAY BE 2 MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECEIVE

u 0 Manutnctumra I Vehicle Descri~tton I Fuel

k4anufsclurers Wshlcle Descripl~on Fuel Economy

VQLVO 245 WAGON WAGON

PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY

, WAGON 0018 I / /

4018

PONTIAC SAFARI Manufncturers Vehicle Economy WAGON

MOTORS 1 i!4 u

'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM- BWED MPG MAY BE 2 MPG LEES ON THE CAR YOU RECEWE

CHEVROLET CHEVHOLET WAGON

CHRYSLER LUV PICKUP

CWRYSLER WAGON OATSUN

PICKUP

DODGE ROYAL MONACO WAGON

LINGOLN-MERCURY

MERCURY TOYQTA WAGON

'NOT EQUIPPEO WITH CATALYST

Manufacturers V e h ~ c l ~ i1 D e s c r ~ p t ~ o n Fuel Econc

JEEP JEEP(CJ-5EJ-7)

LVMOUT UTILITY

VAN

TOYQT HILUX CAB CrlASSlS LAND CRUISER LAND CRUISER WAGON

VOLKSWAGEN BUS (WAGON. KOMBI. CAMPMOBILE) 12014'

:2014'

'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST

For additional single copies of the "1977 Gas Mileage Guide," write:

Administration

Washington, D.C. 20461

POST mIc£ VEHICLE

GREMLIN HORNET HORNET WAGON MATAlXWl MATAWR WAGON PACER PACER WAGON

FOX FOX WAGON lWLs

AVAMI li

320( 53Dllb30CSI

CENTURY WAGON

CENTURYlREGAL EECTRA ESTATE WAGON LESABRE OPEL BY ISUZU RlVlERA SKYHAWK SKYLARK

O S I L U C COMMERCIAL

cI.uSsIS EUXWIADO LIMOUSINE SEVlLLE

CHECKER

L W CAB CHASSIS

L W PICKUP . MALIBU MALlBU WAGON

MONTE CARL0 MOWA NOVA . PICKUP

VAN

VEGA MGA WAGON

5210 F-10 F-10WAGON PICKUP 2QOSx 2002 710 710 WAGON 810 810WAGON

VWSlSPEClAL PURPOSE TRUCKS

SUBCOMPACT CARS WALL STATION WAGONS COMPACT CARS

SUBCOMPACT CARS

SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS

MlDSiZE STATION WAGONS ,

MlDSlZE CARS URGE CARS URGE STATION WAGONS URGE CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS URGE CARS SUBCOMPACT CARSCOMPACT CARS

LARGE CARS VWSISPECIAL PURPOSE

TRUCKS MIDSIZE CARS URGE CARS COMPACT CARS

MIDSIZE CARS

SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS URGE CARS

TWO SEATERS STANDARD PICKUP

TRUCKS VANSlSPEClAL WR POSE

TRUCKS SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS MlPSlZE CARS MIPSIZE

STATION WAGONS COMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS -PACT CARS STANDARD PICKUP

TRUCKS VANSlSPEClAL PURPOSE TRUCKS SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAGONS

LARGE CARS CANE STATION WAGONS

MIDSIZE CARS

. - --...-..-SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAGONS SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAG3NS

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27

9 13 21 18 24 13 21

B 27 13

B

8 9

23

16 18 24 18

B 18 9

13

18 27

I6 18 13

16

B 9

18 24

20 26

27

25 ' 16 23

I S 8

14 26

27

9 21

19 24

16

9-10 10 21 2s 10 20 70 27 10 21

29

128

ASPEN ASPEN WAGON

CELESTEwSE &-T WAGON MONACO UONMX)WAGON

ROYAL MONACO ROYAL MONACO MUlL PKXUP TRUCKS

WKoMPACT CARS 8uBcoMPACT CARS SUML PlCKUP TRUCKS SUBCOWPACT CARS 8UBCOMPACT CARS

STATION WAGONS LANClA BETA SUKoMPACT CARS LANaA BETA SMALL STATION WAGONS

SCORPION COMPACT CARSXIID COMPA-TCARS124 SPORT COUPAT" CARS COMPACT CARS COMPACT CARS MlPSlZE CARS MlPSUE CARS

BRONCO M S E A T E R S

COURIER UB TWOSEATEAS CHASSlS TWOSEATEAS

COURIER PICKUP UR(3E STAilON WAGONS KJAD

FORD WAGON GRANADA LTD II LTD I1 WAGON

MAVERM MUSTANG I1 PlCKUP

THUNDERBIRD VAN ~ECQNC~INEI

CLUB WAGON)

PICXUP

GRAN FURYVAN ORlrNNAYWAOON m m

VAN

VOLARE VOURE WAGON

SUBCOWPACT CARS SMAU S T A W WAGONS

8UBCOklPACT CARS axPACT CARS

ROLLSROYCU BPmEV

S U W U WAWR

LAND CRUlSEfl WAGON

CAMPMoelLE) DAY(ERDASHER I)rESEL OASHB WAGON

CARS 95

SUBCOLlPACTCARS 12 SMA4.L S T A W WAf33M a SUBCOUPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT URS sM4I.L STATON WAGONS SUBCOMPACTURS SMALL STATION WAGONS SMMLPKXUPTRuacs vms/S!'EaAL RlRPOSE

TRUCKS VANSlSpEaAL FmmsE

TRUCKS VANS/ SPEClM PUR#36E TRUCKS

SUBCOMPACT CARS 12 SUBCOMPACT CARS 12SMALL STATlOhl WAGONS a2

e_E_R. SMALLSTATION WAGONS WAGON 22 UitSeL

RABBIT RABBIT DIESEL SaROOCO

240 2435 WAMN

260 265 WAMN

WeCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCaMPACT CARS

W P A C T UlRS MlDSlZE

STATKW WAOONS COMPACT CARS MlDSlzE

STATION WAGONS

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