The C6 should definitely be the winner in this comparison. Perhaps it's German bias but the LS3 is faster in almost every way. Especially on tracks
Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6.2 C6
| Category | Corvette Coupe 6.2 | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 436 / 430 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 575 / 424 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1479 / 3261 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 295 / 291 | 262 / 258 |
| Average price | €65,000 | €116,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Corvette Coupe 6.2 | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Balocco | 2:56.20 | 2:52.78 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:27.16 | 1:24.22 |
| Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2) | 1:14.10 | 1:13.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.10 | 1:12.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.50 | 1:39.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette Coupe 6.2 | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.4 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.2 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.9 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.3 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Corvette Coupe 6.2 | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 306 kph (190 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (171 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette Coupe 6.2 | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by a small margin.
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FastestLaps 4m ago
I think (strange as it may sound) the bog standard Gen 1 V8 Audi R8 is underrated in the eyes of performance car enthusiasts. It may be overrated in eyes of normal people who think its superfast supercar, but we (the car geeks) have gone too far belittling it as "just an RS4 engine", "just 420 PS" etc. It actually performs damn well. The results can not be ignored. It's not just German tracks and German publications.
2009 C6 owner 15y ago
I don't think wet/snow track times should count in a comparison. I believe it alters the scoring between the two. Someone let me know if I am wrong though.
