Against 156 other V8 cars rated 1991–1993, the 60 Special beats their 15.1 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $284 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1991, the 4.9L 8-cyl (1993), does 17 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.5L 8-cyl (1991–1992), 16: $141 a year apart.
Every Cadillac 60 Special engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 8-cyl | 15 / 23 | 1993–1993 | $2,259 | |
| 4.5L 8-cyl | 14 / 20 | 1991–1992 | $2,400 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1993) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1991–1993 | −$284 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,717 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1993 Cadillac 60 Special gives up 8 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 15 in the city, $890 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1993) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (53%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 60 Special changed over the years
The 60 Special peaked in 1993 at 17 mpg (15 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 16 — 1 mpg apart, or $141 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1992 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1991 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Cadillac 60 Special — 2 engines across 1991–1993. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,717. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1993 Cadillac 60 Special get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the 60 Special has averaged 16.3 mpg.
Is the 1993 60 Special more efficient than the 1992?
Yes: 17 against 16 mpg combined, about $141 a year less to run.
Which 60 Special year has the best gas mileage?
The 1993, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 23 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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