Corvette vs. the Competition
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2010 Chevrolet 2010 Porsche
2010 BMW
Corvette Coupe
911 Carrera
M3 Coupe
Performance Specifications
Base Engine
6.2L OHV V8
3.6L DOHC H6
4.0L DOHC I-6
Horsepower @ rpm
430 @ 5900
345 @ 6500
414 @ 8300
Torque (lb.-ft.)
424 @ 4600
288 @ 4400
295 @ 3900
Opt. engine
7.0L OHV V8
–
–
Horsepower @ rpm
505 @ 6300
–
–
Torque (lb.-ft.)
470 @ 4800
–
–
Std. Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Opt. Transmission
6-speed. auto
7-speed auto
7-speed auto./
Driver shift Control
Opt.
Opt.
Opt.
Drivetrain
Front engine/
Rear engine/
Front engine/
Rear-drive
Rear-drive
Rear-drive
Suspension, f/r
Ind.
short- and
Ind. strut/
Ind. strut/
Long-arm
/
Ind. multi-link
Ind. multi-link
Ind.
short- and
long-arm
Steering Type
Variable assist
Variable assist
Variable assist
power rack-
power rack-
power rack-
and-pinion and-pinion
and-pinion
Brake Type (f/r)
Disc/disc,
Disc/disc,
Disc/disc,
antilock
antilock
antilock
Wheel size, f/r
18x
8.5”
/
19x
10”
18/18
17/17
Opt. Wheel size, f/r
18x
9.5”
/
19x
12”
19/19
19/19
Drag coefficient
0.28
0.29
0.31
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
L/100km
12.9/
7.7
11.3/7.9
15.3/9.7
mpg
22/
37
25/36
18/29
Turning radius (m/ft.)
5.94/19.5
5.3/17.4
4.9/16.1
Fuel tank (L/gal.)
68/15
64/14
63/13.5
Dimensions and Interior Volume
in mm/inches unles otherwise indicated
Wheelbase
2,685/105.7
2,350/92.5
2,761/108.7
Curb weight (kg/lb.)
1,471/3243
1,395/3075
1,680/3704
Exterior length
4,435/174.6
4,461/175.6
4,618/1,818
Exterior body width
1,844/72.6
1,808/71.2
1,804/71.0
Exterior height
1,245/49.0
1,310/51.6
1,418/55.8
Front tread
1,577/62.1
1,486/58.5
1,540/60.6
Rear tread
1,542/60.7
1,534/60.4
1,539/60.6
Front legroom
1,095/43.1
1,057/41.6
1,061/41.8
Front headroom
963/37.9
966/38.0
975/38.4
Front hiproom
1,361/53.6
1,356/53.4
934/36.8
Front shoulder room
1,403/55.2
1,313/51.7
1,404/55.3
Luggage vol. (L/cu.ft.)
634/22.44
135/4.8
430/15.2
Vehicle Features
Keyless Access -
Std.
Opt.
NA
Push-Button Start
Ride Control
Magnetic
Opt.
Opt.
Opt.
Limited slip rear differential
Std.
Opt.
Std.
Battery run down protection
Std.
NA
NA
Head-up display
Opt.
NA
NA
Dual-zone climate control
Std.
NA
Std.
Telematics
Std. OnStar
®
NA
BMW Assist Opt.
Satellite Radio
Std
2
Opt.
Opt.
Compass
Std.
NA
Opt.
Powertrain limited warranty
60/160,000
48/80,000
48/80,000
1
Includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply. Available in 10 Canadian
provinces and 48 contiguous United States
Keys to Learning
Design and Styling
– Removable roof panel on Coupe (body-colour standard;
transparent available)
– Manual or available power-folding top on Convertible
Power and Performance
– 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine with 430 hp (Coupe, Convertible)
– Z06 has a 7.0L engine with 505 hp, unique Performance
Handling Package with stiffer suspension, larger tires and
wheels
– ZR1 has a supercharged 6.2L engine with 638 hp, stiffer sus-
pension, Brembo ceramic brakes, extensive use of lightweight
materials and 19-inch front/20-inch rear wheels
– Standard 6-speed manual transmission
– Available 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift
(NA Z06/ZR1)
– Available Selective Ride Control
Comfort and Convenience
– Available seating features include 6-way power and passenger,
power lumbar and lateral bolsters, driver’s memory and heat-
ed surfaces
– Dual-zone automatic climate control
Functionality
– 634 litres (22.4 cu.ft.) of cargo room in Coupe is best-in-class
Technology
– Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
– Head-Up Display (1SB and Z06/ZR1)
– Available DVD touch-screen navigation system with Bose
Quality, Reliability and Durability
– 5-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty
– Z06 and ZR1 use aluminum frame rails, carbon fiber body-
parts, magnesium engine cradle and rear-mounted battery
– Composite body panels
Safety and Security
– Dual-stage frontal air bags
– Side-impact air bags
– OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.
2
Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. See Owner Manual for
more information.
2010 Corvette
Quick Facts
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Walkaround Summary
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Competitive Comparison
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Keys to Learning
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