Against 160 other V8 cars rated 1992–1994, the 512 TR trails their 15.2 mpg average by 4.2 mpg, about $965 a year.
Every Ferrari 512 TR engine, compared
The Ferrari 512 TR was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 12-cyl | 10 / 15 | 1993–1994 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1994) | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1992–1994 | +$965 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1994 Ferrari 512 TR gives up 5 mpg in town: 15 on the highway against 10 in the city, $1,280 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1994) | 10 mpg | $3,840 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 512 TR changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 512 TR was rated in, all of them at 11 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1993 | 10 / 15 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Ferrari 512 TR — 1 engine across 1993–1994. 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 $7,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1994 Ferrari 512 TR get?
11 mpg combined, 10 city and 15 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1993 the 512 TR has averaged 11 mpg.
Is the 1994 512 TR more efficient than the 1993?
About the same: 11 against 11 mpg combined.
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