The Rolls-Royce Camargue does 8 mpg combined (7 city, 9.8 highway), which works out to about $4,800 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
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
The Rolls-Royce Camargue burns a gallon every 8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 1500 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.400 |
| Fuel per year | $4,800 |
| Fuel over five years | $24,000 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$2,415 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,800 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Rolls-Royce Camargue gives up 2.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 9.8 out there against 7 in town, a 40% drop worth $1,568 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 7 mpg | $5,486 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 9.8 mpg | $3,918 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2.8 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Rolls-Royce Camargue get?
8 mpg combined on average — 7 in the city and 9.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1987.
How much does a Rolls-Royce Camargue cost in fuel per year?
About $4,800 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $24,000 over five years, or 0.400 dollars a mile.
Which Camargue engine is the most economical?
The 6.8L 8-cyl at 8 mpg.
Is the Camargue good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Camargue figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Rolls-Royce Camargue is $7,800 against the $4,800 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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