Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1984 – 1996) vs BMW M6 Coupe (1984 – 1989): specs compared

The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 286 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 6.4 s. The BMW M6 Coupe has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.6 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. At 4,755 mm, the BMW M6 Coupe is 221 mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.

Specification Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1984 – 1996 BMW M6 Coupe BMW M6 Coupe 1984 – 1989
Overview
Origin United States Germany
Documented years 1984 – 1996 1984 – 1989
Body style Convertible Coupé
Variants 3 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Manual
Performance
Power 238 – 305 hp 286 hp
Torque 447 Nm 340 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.2 s 6.4 s
Top speed 230 km/h 254 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 12.0 L/100 km 11.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,534 mm 4,755 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,725 mm
Height 1,176 mm 1,354 mm
Wheelbase 2,443 mm 2,624 mm
Curb weight 1,524 kg 1,505 kg

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