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 Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

36.6

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

175.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.0

14.7

Brakes

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

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6 x - TBD -

15.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

40.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

XFK

TXC

Front Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P295/25ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFK

TXC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P335/25ZR20

P355/30ZR19

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)

3487

3374

Wheels

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

Engine

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

Engine Type

Gas V8

Premium Unleaded V-10

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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)

1.43

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

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Dodge Viper

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

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

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

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

9.3

12.6

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