The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 78,600
€ 452,400
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is 7 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
49.1
72.6
82.7
45.9
75.6
83.5
72.6 in
Width
75.6 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
49.1 in
Height
45.9 in
105.7
174.6
107.5
181.6
174.6 in
Length
181.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.2 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
C6
Generation
980
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
LS2
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
city
8 mpg
27 mpg
highway
20 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
345 mi
Range
321 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
345 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
Environmental Impact
235 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).
337.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
235 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
