Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (2008 – 2013) vs Audi R8 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 525 hp against 506 hp. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 315 km/h. The Audi R8 uses less fuel, from 13.7 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the lighter car, from 1,418 kg against 1,590 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Z06
2008 – 2013
|
Audi
R8
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 513 hp | 525 hp |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 315 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.7 – 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,252 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,418 kg | 1,590 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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