Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (2008 – 2011) vs Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 385 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 302 km/h. The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,461 kg against 1,485 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
2008 – 2011
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 385 hp | 437 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 591 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 – 4.9 s | 4.4 – 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 302 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 – 10.8 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,485 – 1,515 kg | 1,461 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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