The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08)
€ 452,400
€ 75,000
€ 452,400
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 considerably. The Porsche Carrera GT is 7 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
45.9
75.6
83.5
49.1
72.6
82.7
75.6 in
Width
72.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
45.9 in
Height
49.1 in
107.5
181.6
105.7
174.6
181.6 in
Length
174.6 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.2 %
General
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
980
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
10
Cylinders
8
5.7 L / 279 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
604 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Porsche Carrera GT
435 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
205 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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5.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
5.31 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
13 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8 mpg
city
12 mpg
20 mpg
highway
26 mpg
24.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
321 mi
Range
330 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
321 mi
330 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
337.2 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).
246.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
337.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche Carrera GT
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
397 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
2.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
