Chevrolet Corvette vs BMW Z4
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MSRP$64,500 | MSRP$49,700 |
Average price$56,729 | Average price$24,737 |
Listings9272 | Listings837 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryZora Arkus-Duntov. That name is to Corvette enthusiasts, what John Bonham is to Led Zeppelin aficionados. As far back as the late 1950s, he suggested to General Motors that the Corvette should be a mid-engine sports car. But that decision would have been costly and GM was just fine keeping the ‘Vette profitable. There was a rumor that the C7 Corvette was supposed to have a mid-engine layout, but the recession of the 2000s shut the plan down. Almost 25 years after his death, Arkus-Duntov’s dream came to fruition in the form of the 2020 C8 Corvette. In moving the engine to behind the driver, the Corvette got an instant boost in performance. It was faster and more dynamic, but there was more to it. The mid-engine placement made the new Corvette less like a step up from the Camaro and more like a world-class exotic car—think Porsche 911 or even a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But elevating reputation also elevates expectations. Does the mid-engine 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray live up to its newfound supercar reputation? Read on to find out. | |
Reviews SummaryA redesign is never really complete until you have the full engine lineup involved. With last year’s redesign of the Z4, BMW left the iconic inline 6-cylinder engine on the shelf, leaving only 4-cylinder power for the punchy little roadster. This year, the I6 returns with the M40i trim, promising plenty of power to please the people. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque294 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space9.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3535 lbs | Curb Weight3287 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height51.4 in |
Length182.3 in | Length170.7 in |
Width76.1 in | Width79.7 in |
Wheelbase107.2 in | Wheelbase97.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload593 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $64,500 | $49,700 |
Average price | $56,729 | $24,737 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Zora Arkus-Duntov. That name is to Corvette enthusiasts, what John Bonham is to Led Zeppelin aficionados. As far back as the late 1950s, he suggested to General Motors that the Corvette should be a mid-engine sports car. But that decision would have been costly and GM was just fine keeping the ‘Vette profitable. There was a rumor that the C7 Corvette was supposed to have a mid-engine layout, but the recession of the 2000s shut the plan down. Almost 25 years after his death, Arkus-Duntov’s dream came to fruition in the form of the 2020 C8 Corvette. In moving the engine to behind the driver, the Corvette got an instant boost in performance. It was faster and more dynamic, but there was more to it. The mid-engine placement made the new Corvette less like a step up from the Camaro and more like a world-class exotic car—think Porsche 911 or even a Ferrari or Lamborghini. But elevating reputation also elevates expectations. Does the mid-engine 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray live up to its newfound supercar reputation? Read on to find out. | A redesign is never really complete until you have the full engine lineup involved. With last year’s redesign of the Z4, BMW left the iconic inline 6-cylinder engine on the shelf, leaving only 4-cylinder power for the punchy little roadster. This year, the I6 returns with the M40i trim, promising plenty of power to please the people. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 294 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 9.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3535 lbs | 3287 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 51.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 170.7 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 79.7 in |
Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 97.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 593 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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