2010 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2008 Dodge Viper

2010 Chevrolet Corvette

2008 Dodge Viper

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2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT	16	26	$53,307	$58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT	16	26	$53,307	$58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT	16	26	$53,307	$58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT	16	26	$53,307	$58,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/1LT	16	26	$48,757	$53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/2LT	16	26	$48,757	$53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/3LT	16	26	$48,757	$53,580
Corvette 2-Door Conv w/4LT	16	26	$48,757	$53,580
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/1LZ	15	24	$67,599	$74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/2LZ	15	24	$67,599	$74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z06 w/3LZ	15	24	$67,599	$74,285
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/1LT	16	26	$49,840	$54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/2LT	16	26	$49,840	$54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/3LT	16	26	$49,840	$54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe Z16 Grand Sport w/4LT	16	26	$49,840	$54,770
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/1ZR	14	20	$99,932	$106,880
Corvette 2-Door Coupe ZR1 w/3ZR	14	20	$99,932	$106,880
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/1LT	16	26	$44,526	$48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/2LT	16	26	$44,526	$48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/3LT	16	26	$44,526	$48,930
Corvette 2-Door Coupe w/4LT	16	26	$44,526	$48,930

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2-Door Conv SRT10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Viper 2-Door Conv SRT10	13	22	$78,380	$85,545
Viper 2-Door Coupe SRT10	13	22	$79,048	$86,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,307

$78,380

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$58,580

$85,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$976 / month

$1426 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Stupendously fast yet amazingly practical, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is the supercar you can live with.

The 2008 Dodge Viper is a stunning performer, a great-looking sportscar in any body form, and still a handful on public roads.

TCC Likes

Good bang for your buck
Street cred in spades
Surprisingly compliant ride

Bold, brash styling
Formidable power
Buttoned-down handling

TCC Dislikes

Notchy, deliberate shift action
Interior starting to show its age
Still lacks curtain airbags

Doesn't like driving slowly
It's loud and rough

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

54.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

52.0

- TBD -

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

36.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

48.7

47.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.7

98.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

175.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.0

6.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 1.0

14.0 x 1.26

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.3

14.0 x 1.26

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

16.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

40.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

YFJ

TXM

Front Tire Size

P275/35ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFA

TXM

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P325/30ZR19

P345/30ZR19

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)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3289

3424

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.5

18 x 10.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 12.0

19 x 13.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

16.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

424 @ 4600

560 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LS3

EWE

Displacement

6.2L/378.3

8.4L/512

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

430 @ 5900

600 @ 6100

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V10

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.78

1.82

Trans Order Code

MN6

DEC

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.66

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Dodge Viper

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Seat Roadster

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spr

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spr

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.8

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