Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7)
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8vsMcLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMcLaren 650S Spider
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Lightest1,468 kg3,236 lb
- Best power-to-weight443 hp/t330 kW/t2.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions275 g/km
- Best estimated range615 km382 mi
- Best overall score74/100
- Best performance score94/100
- Best economy score75/100
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph Unrestricted310 km/h193 mph Restricted
- Most powerful659 hp491 kW
- Highest torque881 Nm650 lb-ft
- Best practicality score32/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 659hp491kW | 650hp485kW |
| Torque | 881Nm650lb-ft | 678Nm500lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,625kg3,583lb | 1,468kg3,236lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph Calculated | 329 km/h 204 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 52.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 50.3s99% target: 326 km/h / 202 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.9s Calculated | 8.6s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 2.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 22L/100 km10.7mpg US12.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 10.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 406hp/t302kW/t184hp/1000 lb Calculated | 443hp/t330kW/t201hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 542Nm/t363lb-ft/ton Calculated | 462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 496km308mi Calculated | 615km382mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,162cc376cu in | 3,799cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,519mm178in | 4,512mm178in |
| Width | 1,966mm77in | 2,093mm82in |
| Height | 1,237mm49in | 1,203mm47in |
| Wheelbase | 2,710mm107in | - |
| Front track | 1,613mm64in | 1,656mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,588mm63in | 1,583mm62in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 72L |
| CO2 emissions | 322g/km | 275g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,600 rpm |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 7,250 rpm | 6,000 rpm | 8,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.9 s | 8.6 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 41.8 s | 41.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph Likely limited | 329 km/h 204 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 4.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 6.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 8.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 10.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 215 km/h 134 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 659 hp 491 kW |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 650 hp 485 kW |
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has 9 hp more than McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8.
The biggest power difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 881 Nm 650 lb-ft |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 678 Nm 500 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 1,468 kg 3,236 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 329 km/h 204 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 3.7 s |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 3.0 s |
Although Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 has more power, McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8: 2.4 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 406 hp/t 302 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 443 hp/t 330 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 496 km 308 mi |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 615 km 382 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 659 hp 491 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 650 hp 485 kW | 3.0 s | 329 km/h 204 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 |
| 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 |
| 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||
McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | 3.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | 406 hp/t 302 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK |
| McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | 443 hp/t 330 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Z06 6.2 V8 | McLaren650S Spider3.8 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 659 hp 491 kW | 650 hp 485 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 881 Nm 650 lb-ft | 678 Nm 500 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 310 km/h193 mph | 329 km/h 204 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb | 1,468 kg 3,236 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.1 L/100 km 16.7 mpg US 20.0 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km 20.1 mpg US 24.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 496 km 308 mi | 615 km 382 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 322 g/km | 275 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 406 hp/t 302 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 443 hp/t 330 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8 | McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8 |
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| Consumption | 14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK | 11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.68 LC100 km | 20.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.71 LC100 mi | 32.95 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal | 1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,701 LC/year | 3,071 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Z06 6.2 V8
- Has 9 hp more
- Has 203 Nm more
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
McLaren 650S Spider 3.8 V8
- Is 157 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 47 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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