A 1982 Corvette gets approximately 15 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway. Quality of the engine and gas can also contribute to the mileage per gallon.
Says who?
Corvette Specifications 1953 - 1982 http://corvette-world.com/corvette_specifications.php
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is 16 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway.