Against 156 other V8 cars rated 1985–1987, the Camargue trails their 15.5 mpg average by 7.5 mpg, about $2,323 a year.
Every Rolls-Royce Camargue engine, compared
The Rolls-Royce Camargue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8L 8-cyl | 7 / 9.8 | 1984–1987 | $4,800 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1987) | $0.400 |
| Fuel per year | $4,800 |
| Fuel over five years | $24,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1985–1987 | +$2,323 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,800 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1987 Rolls-Royce Camargue gives up 2 mpg in town: 9 on the highway against 7 in the city, $1,219 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1987) | 7 mpg | $5,486 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Camargue changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Camargue was rated in, all of them at 8 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7 / 9 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 1986 | 7 / 10 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 1985 | 7 / 10 | 1 | $4,800 | |
| 1984 | 7 / 10 | 1 | $4,800 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Camargue — 1 engine across 1984–1987. 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 $7,800. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1987 Rolls-Royce Camargue get?
8 mpg combined, 7 city and 9 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Camargue has averaged 8 mpg.
Is the 1987 Camargue more efficient than the 1986?
About the same: 8 against 8 mpg combined.
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