Against 160 other V8 cars rated 1992–1994, the Silver Spirit trails their 15.2 mpg average by 4.2 mpg, about $965 a year.
Every Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit engine, compared
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 | 8.5 / 11.4 | 1984–1994 | $3,918 |
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 | $7,014 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit gives up 5 mpg in town: 14 on the highway against 9 in the city, $1,524 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1994) | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 14 mpg | $2,743 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (56%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Silver Spirit changed over the years
The Silver Spirit peaked in 1994 at 11 mpg (9 city, 14 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1988 at 9 — 2 mpg apart, or $776 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1993 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1992 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1991 | 9 / 12 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1990 | 9 / 12 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1989 | 9 / 11 | 1 | $3,840 | |
| 1988 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1987 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1986 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1985 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 | |
| 1984 | 8 / 10 | 1 | $4,267 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit — 1 engine across 1984–1994. 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 $7,014. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit get?
11 mpg combined, 9 city and 14 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Silver Spirit has averaged 9.8 mpg.
Is the 1994 Silver Spirit more efficient than the 1993?
About the same: 11 against 11 mpg combined.
Which Silver Spirit year has the best gas mileage?
The 1994, at 11 mpg combined (9 city, 14 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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