1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Spur/MulsanneFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsRear-Wheel Drive
1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Spur/Mulsanne

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City
8
MPG
Highway
10
MPG
Combined
9
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
8
Hwy
10
Comb
9
Fuel cost: $7,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$7,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-25,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
987 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
33.1 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.8L 8-cyl
Transmission
3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
6.8L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Gas Guzzler, Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$7,483/yr
California
$5.957/gal$9,928/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$6,480/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$6,893/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$7,537/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$7,517/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$9,318/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$7,697/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$7,240/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$7,413/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 9 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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