2018 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2018 Nissan GT-R

2018 Chevrolet Corvette

2018 Nissan GT-R

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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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NISMO AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GT-R NISMO AWD	16	22	$168,216	$175,490
GT-R Premium AWD	16	22	$105,929	$110,490
GT-R Pure AWD	16	22	$95,867	$99,990
GT-R Track Edition AWD	16	22	$123,177	$128,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$64,630

$168,216

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$69,495

$175,490

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1158 / month

$2925 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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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 2018 Nissan GT-R carries the Japanese supercar torch with en fuego twin-turbo power, all-wheel drive, and snicky dual-clutch gearchanges.

TCC Likes

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

Incredible all-wheel-drive grip and composure
Rapid-fire dual-clutch shifts
Rocket-ship acceleration

TCC Dislikes

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

A supercar, but the look still says supertuner
Expensive for its brand
Big price hikes every year

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.9

38.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

44.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

54.7

Second Head Room (in)

33.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

26.4

Second Hip Room (in)

44.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

48.7

53.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

109.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.4

74.6

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.0

8.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6 x - TBD -

15.3

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 -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

19.5

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

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P335/25ZR20

P285/35ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

XFK

Front Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P255/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

XFK

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3487

3911

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 10

20 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 12

20 X 10.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

465 @ 4600

481 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

LT1

Displacement

6.2L/376

3.8 L/232

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

460 @ 6000

600 @ 6800

Engine Type

Gas V8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

0.80

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

4.06

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.59

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

2.30

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Trans Order Code

MEL

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Corvette

Nissan GT-R

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.3

9.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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