2018 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2017 Dodge Viper

2018 Chevrolet Corvette

2017 Dodge Viper

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2-Door Grand Sport Conv w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Conv w/1LT	16	25	$64,630	$69,495
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Conv w/2LT	16	25	$64,630	$69,495
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Conv w/3LT	16	25	$64,630	$69,495
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Coupe w/1LT	16	25	$60,910	$65,495
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Coupe w/2LT	16	25	$60,910	$65,495
Corvette 2-Door Grand Sport Coupe w/3LT	16	25	$60,910	$65,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/1LT	16	25	$55,330	$59,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/2LT	16	25	$55,330	$59,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Conv w/3LT	16	25	$55,330	$59,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/1LT	16	25	$51,610	$55,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/2LT	16	25	$51,610	$55,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Coupe w/3LT	16	25	$51,610	$55,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/1LT	16	25	$59,980	$64,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/2LT	16	25	$59,980	$64,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Conv w/3LT	16	25	$59,980	$64,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/1LT	16	25	$56,260	$60,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/2LT	16	25	$56,260	$60,495
Corvette 2-Door Stingray Z51 Coupe w/3LT	16	25	$56,260	$60,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/1LZ	15	22	$77,650	$83,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/2LZ	15	22	$77,650	$83,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Conv w/3LZ	15	22	$77,650	$83,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/1LZ	15	22	$73,930	$79,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/2LZ	15	22	$73,930	$79,495
Corvette 2-Door Z06 Coupe w/3LZ	15	22	$73,930	$79,495

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ACR Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Viper ACR Coupe	12	19	$112,870	$118,795
Viper GT Coupe	12	19	$84,133	$87,895
Viper GTC Coupe	12	19	$91,573	$95,895
Viper GTS Coupe	12	19	$102,826	$107,995
Viper SRT Coupe	12	19	$84,133	$87,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$64,630

$112,870

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$69,495

$118,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1158 / month

$1980 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette delivers unmatched performance for the dollar and the features to go with it; the looks are arresting but perhaps too aggressive for some tastes.

The 2017 Dodge Viper is blessed with a stunning, seductive shape. Its big-engine, rear-drive formula remains appealing, even as the Viper drives off into the sunset.

TCC Likes

Striking exterior design
Great V-8 power and torque
Efficient for its performance level

Dramatic styling
Breathtaking acceleration
Confident handling

TCC Dislikes

Still a thirsty V-8 sports car around town
Why no turbo V-6?
Body vents distract from lines

Jurassic thirst for fuel
Interior is nice, but still underwhelms
Expensive for a Dodge

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

36.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

175.7

Height, Overall (in)

48.7

49.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

98.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.4

76.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.0

14.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6 x - TBD -

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4 x - TBD -

14.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

40.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P335/25ZR20

P355/30ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

XFK

TXC

Front Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P295/25ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFK

TXC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3487

3374

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 10

19 X 11

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 12

19 X 13

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Premium Unleaded V-10

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

465 @ 4600

600 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

LT1

EWG

Displacement

6.2L/376

8.4 L/512

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

460 @ 6000

645 @ 6200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.55

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

0.50

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

2.26

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.19

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

1.58

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Trans Order Code

MEL

DD1

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Dodge Viper

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Short And Long Arm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Short And Long Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Short And Long Arm

Emissions

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

9.3

12.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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