Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8)
Car comparison
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5)
5.7 i V8 16V
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed296 km/h184 mph
- Most powerful482 hp359 kW
- Highest torque613 Nm452 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight272 hp/t202 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best economy score74/100
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V
- Lightest1,460 kg3,219 lb
- Best practicality score40/100
Specification comparison
| Model | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 482hp359kW | 350hp261kW |
| Torque | 613Nm452lb-ft | 475Nm350lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,775kg3,913lb | 1,460kg3,219lb |
| Gross weight | 1,980kg4,365lb | - |
| Top speed | 296 km/h 184 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 54.1s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph Calculated | 70.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.9s Calculated | 14.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 272hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb Calculated | 240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated | 325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 579km359mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 6,162cc376cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 4,634mm182in | 4,564mm180in |
| Width | 1,934mm76in | 1,870mm74in |
| Height | 1,234mm49in | 1,211mm48in |
| Wheelbase | 2,722mm107in | 2,656mm105in |
| Front track | 1,647mm65in | 1,575mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,590mm63in | 1,577mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 81mm3in | - |
| Trunk volume | - | 355L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 72L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 6,450 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,700 rpm |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 5,600 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.9 s | 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 296 km/h 184 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.9 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 482 hp 359 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 350 hp 261 kW |
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 132 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V.
The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8: 132 hp (98 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 613 Nm 452 lb-ft |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 1,775 kg 3,913 lb |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 3.5 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 272 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 240 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 482 hp 359 kW | 3.5 s | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | 350 hp 261 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C8)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C5)5.7 i V8 16V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 482 hp 359 kW | 350 hp 261 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 613 Nm 452 lb-ft | 475 Nm 350 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 296 km/h 184 mph | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,775 kg 3,913 lb | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 579 km 359 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 355 L 12.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 272 hp/t 202 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 240 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8 |
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| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C8) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Has 132 hp more
- Has 138 Nm more
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Heaviest
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5) 5.7 i V8 16V
- Is 315 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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