2014 Audi R8 vs 2013 Chevrolet Corvette

2014 Audi R8

2013 Chevrolet Corvette

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2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10	13	22	$161,634	$173,800
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V8	14	23	$127,875	$137,500
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V10	12	19	$153,171	$164,700
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V8	11	20	$119,412	$128,400
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10	13	22	$149,079	$160,300
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10 plus	13	22	$167,070	$179,645
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V8	14	23	$115,320	$124,000
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10	12	19	$140,616	$151,200
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10 plus	12	19	$158,607	$170,545
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8	11	20	$106,857	$114,900

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2-Door Conv 427 w/1SA

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Conv 427 w/1SA	15	24	$69,091	$75,925
Corvette 2-Door Conv 427 w/1SB	15	24	$69,091	$75,925
Corvette 2-Door Conv 427 w/1SC	15	24	$69,091	$75,925
Corvette 2-Door Conv Grand Sport w/1LT	16	26	$54,236	$59,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv Grand Sport w/2LT	16	26	$54,236	$59,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv Grand Sport w/3LT	16	26	$54,236	$59,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv Grand Sport w/4LT	16	26	$54,236	$59,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/1LT	16	26	$49,686	$54,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/2LT	16	26	$49,686	$54,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/3LT	16	26	$49,686	$54,600
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/4LT	16	26	$49,686	$54,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Grand Sport w/1LT	16	26	$50,960	$56,000
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Grand Sport w/2LT	16	26	$50,960	$56,000
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Grand Sport w/3LT	16	26	$50,960	$56,000
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Grand Sport w/4LT	16	26	$50,960	$56,000
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/1LZ	15	24	$68,796	$75,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/2LZ	15	24	$68,796	$75,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/3LZ	15	24	$68,796	$75,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/1ZR	14	21	$104,346	$111,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/3ZR	14	21	$104,346	$111,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/1LT	16	26	$45,136	$49,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/2LT	16	26	$45,136	$49,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/3LT	16	26	$45,136	$49,600
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/4LT	16	26	$45,136	$49,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$161,634

$69,091

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$173,800

$75,925

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2897 / month

$1265 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

German precision and handling combines with Italian power to create a superb supercar that's also fit for daily use.

Balanced, comfortable, and very fast (or very, very fast), the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette promises to ring out the C6 generation with grace and aptitude as well as attitude.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous from almost every angle
The practical supercar
Thriling V-10

Excellent performance per dollar
Iconic styling
Potent engines across the range

TCC Dislikes

Rearward visibility is poor
Entry and exit are tough
Cargo space is minimal

Interior design and materials are dated
Lack of side curtain air bags
In-town gas mileage is average at best

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Two Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

37.70

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.20

Front Leg Room (in)

43.10

Passenger Volume (ft³)

52.0

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

105.70

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.90

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

174.6

175.60

Height, Overall (in)

48.70

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

3.5

11.0

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.00 x 1.00

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

12.80 x 1.30

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

18.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

- TBD -

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR19

P335/25ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

XFG

Front Tire Size

P235/35YR19

P285/30ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFG

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3968

3355

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 x 10.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 11

20 x 12.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-10

Gas V8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 6500

470 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LS7

Displacement

5.2 L/318

7.0L/427

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

525 @ 8000

505 @ 6300

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

1.78

Trans Order Code

MM6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.52

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.50

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.69

2.66

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.30

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.90

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

Chevrolet Corvette

Body Style

quattro Spyder

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Transverse Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Transverse Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Short/Long Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.2 (Est)

10.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.9

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