Corvette track width front/rear 62.1"/60.7" tires front 245/40R18, rear 285/35R19.
BMW M3 (E92) track width f/r 60.5"/60.5" tires front 245/40R18, rear 265/40R18.
Close comparison with a slight advantage going to the Corvette if given equal tires. I have driven both with enthusiasm, and these are excellent cars. I hope to beat the lap time at Willow Springs sometime in 2025.
Chevrolet Corvette C6 vs BMW M3
| Category | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 405 / 400 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 542 / 400 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1487 / 3278 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 272 / 269 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €65,000 | €78,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.0 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.3 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.1 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.0 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 15.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.1 s | 10.9 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 133 m (436 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.4 kph (39.4 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette C6 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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07CorvetteZ51 2y ago
07CorvetteZ51 2y ago
Center of gravity height for both of these cars is extremely low at 17 inches. For comparison purposes, the C8 Corvette is 18.5 inches. Mechanical grip in corners can be calculated from the tires, the track width and center of gravity height. In other words, given modern tires these older cars can corner with the best new cars.
07CorvetteZ51 2y ago
The Corvette was significantly less expensive back in the day. The window sticker on my 2007 Corvette was only $58,715. Our Corvette is loaded with options, most importantly the Z51 package. The Z51 package is essential if one has plans for track days. We need some home improvements first, but eventually I plan on taking the Corvette down to Willow Springs for a track day. It should be fun.
Apathy 15y ago
Even the grand sport is quicker.
http://www.fastestlaps.com/comparisons/bmw_m3_e92-vs-chevrolet_corvette_grand_sport_c6.html
Of course, it is still an apples to oranges comparison.
