Fun nineties V8's
Chevrolet Corvette C5 vs Jaguar XKR
| Category | Jaguar XKR | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 5.7 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 375 / 370 | 344 / 339 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 525 / 387 | 483 / 356 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1705 / 3759 | 1500 / 3307 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 229 / 226 |
| Average price | €87,000 | €57,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Jaguar XKR | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:18.20 |
| Mantorp Park | 1:39.72 | 1:37.21 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Jaguar XKR | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.5 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.9 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.4 s | 18.5 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 25.8 s | 23.3 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 33.1 s | 32.0 s |
| 1000 m | 24.3 s | 24.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.5 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 11.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.2 s @ 109.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Jaguar XKR | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 60.5 kph (37.6 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 117.3 kph (72.9 mph) | 110.3 kph (68.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 50 kph - 0 | 10 m (33 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 37 m (120 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Jaguar XKR | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Corvette C5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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