If you haven't noticed by now, the cost of fuel is at its lowest in many years. In fact, I passed a station selling 87 octane (without a car wash) for $1.37/gallon yesterday and it got me wondering how best to celebrate the current overstock of oil driving our prices to such historic lows. Of course there have been countless reports of SUV sales picking up as gas prices dwindle because people's memories are short but hey, life is short, so what about some fun cars that take advantage of the low prices? Here's my list of the 12 best gas guzzlers.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 14/21 MPG
The Plastic Fantastic is many things - fast, agile, attractive, and even kind of comfortable inside, but what it is not is efficient. Its use of lightweight materials help it achieve the best MPG on this list while it delivers also one of the best experiences.
Maserati Quattroporte GTS | 13/22 MPG
Fun isn't limited to two doors and one friend. The Quattroporte will fit three additional friends, get to 60 in 4.2 seconds and make a great noise to provide the soundtrack to your adventures.
Dodge Viper ACR | 12/21 MPG
Who wouldn't want to drive the 8th fastest production car to ever lap the Nurburgring? Blistering track times aside, the Viper ACR is one of the most capable performance cars out there, generating more than 1000 lbs of downforce at 150 mph, really helping you stick the corners wherever you are that permits you to drive that fast.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage | 12/18 MPG
The whole "big engine, small car" formula really works for Aston martin, and the V12 Vantage is as good to look at as it is to hear and drive. Though he "only" got the measly V8 version, I'm still very jealous of Doug Demuro this year.
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | 11/19 MPG
This list isn't just about speed, though yes, it's mostly about speed. Even then, the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe isn't exactly slow, with a 6.7L V12, it's more about refinements and pace than rushing and cornering. Also, at $533,000 for the current model, you deserve some cheap gas if you can afford this, though you'll still need to save for the teak deck treatment (seriously).
Lamborghini Aventador | 11/18 MPG
The Aventador has more horsepower per ton (427) than almost every other car on the road, which affords it great speed, but great consumption as well. If you're miserly, you could manage 18 mpg on the highway, but when you have a car like this, what's the point?
Mercedes SLS AMG Black | 11/17 MPG
Though far from the most attractive vehicle on this list, in my opinion, the SLS AMG Black makes such an incredible noise that it is worth including for that reason alone. It helps that it has a great interior, functional aerodynamics and, oh, is crazy, crazy fast.
Ford Raptor | 11/16 MPG
Fun places aren't necessarily paved, and Ford has wisely equipped hoons with a vehicle that can handle virtually everything you can throw at it, including gobs of gasoline. The stock first generation truck finished THIRD in the grueling Baja 1000 before being debuted for sale, so I think any punishment you can offer will be well within its capabilities.
Ferrari F12 | 11/16 MPG
Any number of Ferraris could have been on this list, but I have a soft spot for long, beautiful GT cars and the F12 checks those boxes for me. Top Gear agreed, naming it their 2012 Supercar of the year, and for good reason - comfort, speed and handling, not to mention an Italian chorus ringing behind your ears.
Ford E-350 | 11/15 MPG
WAT. An Econoline on a best cars list? Hang with me. Just think party bus, a hired driver and as many friends as you can stuff into the seats of this highly customizable, yet not-at-all efficient van. Throw in some expensive booze since you can afford it with gas prices this low and hit the town, you're bound to have at least some fun, just not because of how it drives, but rather what you can do with it.
Pagani Huayra | 10/14 MPG
Named after the Incan God of the Winds, the Huayra will definitely blow you away, along with all of your cash. The sticker price is north of $1.3 million, and by all accounts, it's worth it to drive, but you will definitely need to save up some cash on gas, not to mention the inevitable speeding tickets. IF you can get over the sort of catfish-like looks.
Bugatti Veyron | 7/15 MPG
It had to be this, right? Bucking the trend of 11MPG city ratings that occupy this list, the Veyron is all about excess. Four turbos, sixteen cylinders, more radiators than you probably have working headlights and an astronomical top speed, the only thing missing on the Veyron is good looks. But then again, everyone else will probably only be staring at your tail lights.
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Authored by
Devlin Riggs