The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA Roadster V8 Limited Edition (02 - 03) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (08 - 13)
€ 129,900
€ 75,000
€ 129,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA Roadster V8 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
51.9
72
79.9
49
72.6
82.7
72 in
Width
72.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
51.9 in
Height
49 in
98.6
173.2
105.7
174.6
173.2 in
Length
174.6 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3920 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.45 %
General
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
E52
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
F5/1
Engine Code
LS3
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
376 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
376 hp
430 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
384 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
ALPINA Roadster V8
384 lb‑ft
424 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
162 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA Roadster V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster V8
9.5 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ALPINA Roadster V8
18 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
344 mi
Range
318 mi
ALPINA Roadster V8
344 mi
318 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
250.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
252 kWh
ALPINA Roadster V8
250.1 kWh
252 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA Roadster V8
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
728 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
