Chevrolet Corvette vs Lexus LC
Overview | |
MSRP$64,500 | MSRP$93,050 |
Average price$56,841 | Average price$78,889 |
Listings9352 | Listings368 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 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 SummaryThrough the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine5.0L 471 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 490 hp V8 | Engine Name5.0L 471 hp V8 |
Torque | Torque398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower471 hp @ 7100 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space5.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3535 lbs | Curb Weight4340 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height53.0 in |
Length182.3 in | Length187.4 in |
Width76.1 in | Width75.6 in |
Wheelbase107.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload720 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $64,500 | $93,050 |
Average price | $56,841 | $78,889 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 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. | Through the years, Lexus has often offered a range-topping coupe. Its first offering was the SC 300, which then became the SC 400. This was replaced by the SC 430 in 2000. But Lexus has never offered a coupe quite like the LC 500. It is a true flagship coupe, designed as a grand tourer. This means it has plenty of power on tap, but the focus is not singularly performance. The 2021 Lexus LC 500 is about comfortable luxurious driving. And the introduction of the convertible variant for the 2021 model year emphasizes that focus. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 5.0L 471 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 490 hp V8 | 5.0L 471 hp V8 |
Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |
Horsepower | 471 hp @ 7100 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 5.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3535 lbs | 4340 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 53.0 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 187.4 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 75.6 in |
Wheelbase | 107.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 720 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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