That was slightly disappointing, considering the dodge viper srt10 coupe and corvette z06 posted better times during our. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray is beefier, faster and cheaper than the porsche 911 targa 4 gts. Chevrolet corvette stingray vs porsche 911 targa 4 gts. We compare chevrolets new midengine corvette to its predecessor and two of its closest rivals. Chevrolet corvette c7 zr1 vs porsche 991 gt2rs, plus. Car and driver magazine april 2010 corvette zr1 vs new 911. The c7 vette is such a big step forward, especially the z06 iteration, that its a sensible question. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Dec 22, 20 owning and driving a porsche 911 s vs corvette stingray. The corvette lapped the streets of willow springs racetrack in rosamond, california, 2. Driving goes wheel to wheel and roof to roof to find out. Chevrolet corvette z06 2015 vs porsche 911 turbo 2014 chevrolet corvette z06 2015.
The porsche is a steel monocoque car with a flatsix engine mounted in the rear, and the corvette is a fiberglass car with a v8 engine carried up front. Even car and driver concluded their lightening lap with the comment. The corvette debuted in 1953, a full 10 years before the 911. Dec 19, 2019 the corvette will find the sweet end of quarter mile also a hairs breadth ahead of the 911 at 11. Dodge viper srt10 acr, nissan gtr, porsche 911 gt2. Our testing says porsche 911 gt3 rs would beat c8 corvette on track based on our test data, we believe the c8. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the sports car ranking. However, new problem, the rear end is coming around, fast. Chevrolet corvette z06 2015 vs porsche 911 turbo 2014. Fuel economy and range an engine control system that can shut down half of the engines cylinders helps improve the corvettes fuel efficiency.
Sep 19, 2018 the 911 gt3 was the secondfastest car of the day, turning a lap in 3. I considered the audi r8, but eliminated it because is has so little stroage space i couldnt use it for a trip for 2 and bc it would be tough to park wide car, wide turning radius. Lassa had the forethought to drive the 911 straight after the corvette on the track. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. If its the ultimate driving experience youre after, the feeling of car and driver as one, the porsche. Midengine sports car comparison 10 reasons why the volkswagen t6 california is the best camper van you cant buy 7. After seven generations of building a classic frontengine reardrive sports car, chevrolet has reengineered the corvette with midengine.
With the reveal of the new chevrolet corvette zr1, the stage is finally set. The cars weve gathered here, the newgeneration porsche 911 carrera s and the familiar. We do lots of street driving for our automobile allstars events, but we also. The design of the original car was strongly influenced by european sports cars, and the idea was to attract former servicemen who had. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on.
Motortrend, and just about any other magazine with a test track and drivers, have take the two gladiators to the track to find out and have provided the bench racers with all that essential numbers needed theres the tale of the tape. The base model corvette deals in 495hp while the 911s puts down 443hp from two less cylinders but with the addition of a turbocharger. This weekends reading and viewing material includes the c8 vs. Well, we finally got to drive the 2020 chevrolet corvette in anger. The 911 gt3 was the secondfastest car of the day, turning a lap in 3. Since the first 911 was introduced back in 1964, its a car thats practically been around for a lifetime itself. At porsche, a single sport utility vehicle, the macan, finds more. The corvette stingray keeps its monster motor up front and carries only two passengers. Ive been looking for a fun to drive sports car only manual transmission cars and am between these two. Our testing says porsche 911 gt3 rs would beat c8 corvette on track based on our test data, we believe the c8 corvette would be unlikely to keep up with the gt3 rs at the track.
Quick shifts is a content feature here at corvetteblogger featuring links to corvette and automotiverelated stories of interest. Read more, see photos, and find out the winner at car and driver. Ferrari got first but was the slowest, porsche got second and corvette got third. Car and driver gt3rs vs z51 hurry up z06 canadian corvette. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020 corvette.
Midengine sports car comparison 10 reasons why the volkswagen t6 california is the best camper van you cant buy 7 reasons why the luftauto 002 is the coolest. A corvette grand sport and the new 911 carrera s post similar lap times in this battle. Chevrolet corvette z06 2015 vs porsche 911 gt3 2014 chevrolet corvette z06 2015. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2020 chevrolet corvette and 2020 porsche 911 cars for sale. I jumped into this car after my second run in the c8, said lassa. And even though the 911 turbo is no muscle car in the classic sense, its twinturbocharged flat6 powerplant can still pump out 450 bhp at 5700 rpm and 457 lb. That was slightly disappointing, considering the dodge viper srt10 coupe and. The c8 corvette has been getting more and more sophisticated throughout the. The 2020 corvette stingray has moved its engine behind the driver and. Comparo 911 carrera s vs z51 c8 thanks to automobile magazine. For now, we must first sort these two contenders in what might be called the everydaysupercar class. Discussion in internal combustion started by merc1, jul 16, 2008. Countersteer before the engine passes the driver what car is this. The putative car of the year, and certainly the most talked about car of 2020, and we.
Home luxury high performance car 2019 porsche 911 gt2 rs vs. Faster, better made, more practical, better ride quality, better handling, better interior materials. The midsize sportssedan wars get kicked up a notch. Former and current upstarts chevrolet corvette after seven generations of building a classic frontengine reardrive sports car, chevrolet has re. Earlier this week we posted a video that was making the rounds on youtube that featured a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a 991. Nov 07, 2012 and even though the 911 turbo is no muscle car in the classic sense, its twinturbocharged flat6 powerplant can still pump out 450 bhp at 5700 rpm and 457 lb. Former and current upstarts chevrolet corvette after seven generations of building a classic frontengine reardrive sports car, chevrolet has reengineered the corvette with mid. Within this issue you will discover the following topics. The average 911 buyer is a suitandtiewearing, powerbrokering status type more concerned with a perfect business deal than with a perfect. Details about car and driver magazine april 2010 corvette zr1 vs new 911 turbo, new bmw 5ser.
Jul 25, 2018 the most powerful production versions of the corvette and 911 probe the boundaries of road car capabilities. We take to the track to determine a winner between two iconic sports cars. The corvette is 209 pounds heavier, owing in part to its toptrim 3lt interior, and it carries 61 percent of its weight on the rear wheels to the 911s 64 percent. Midengine sports car comparison the 2020 chevrolet corvette z51 is americas newest sports car, but its also a borderline supercar straight out of the gate.
Thats the thing about the 911 one can last you a lifetime. Owning and driving a porsche 911 s vs corvette stingray. This c8 generation is now midengined and so it must face competition. If its the ultimate driving experience youre after, the feeling of car and driver as one, the porsche is. The newest version of the porsche 911 spells out its mission in crisp letters along the inboard side of its left front fender. What is the difference between porsche 911 turbo 2014 and chevrolet corvette z06 2015. Car and driver gt3rs vs z51 hurry up z06 thread starter gilles27. May 17, 2019 a corvette grand sport and the new 911 carrera s post similar lap times in this battle. Gms engineers worked hard to make sure the first midengine corvette and the eighth generation since 1953 was ready to deliver world class performance. Car and driver magazine april 2010 corvette zr1 vs new 911 turbo, new bmw 5ser. The 911 s coupe executes motor trend s figure eight maneuver quicker than the corvette coupe 22. Compare chevrolet corvette zr1 coupe vs porsche 911 gt3.
They pop up more often than boybands on the x factor. I currently own a 3012 audi r8 v10, 2014 corvette stingray 2lt z51, porsche cayman, and porsche panamera. Following a video that showed a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a porsche gt3 rs, car and driver pumps the brakes with the performance. Which is a better car, the porsche 911 or the corvette c7. The most powerful production versions of the corvette and 911 probe the boundaries of roadcar capabilities.
According to car and drivers instrumented testing, the sharpest knife in porsches nonturbocharged drawer covers the quarter mile in 10. Oct, 2019 thats the thing about the 911 one can last you a lifetime. Chevrolet corvette z06 2015 vs porsche 911 gt3 2014. I wont claim its as bad as an oldergeneration porsche 911 turbo, but it. Fuel economy and range an engine control system that can shut down half of the engines cylinders helps. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020. The c8 corvette vs the 992 porsche 911 is an amazing battle that has been going on every since these two cars existed. Motor trend has named the 2020 porsche 911 carrera s as 2019s best drivers car, making it the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 the u.
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