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BMW M8 Competition vs Chevrolet Corvette
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 502 / 495 | 625 / 617 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 637 / 470 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1643 / 3622 | 1898 / 4184 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 305 / 301 | 330 / 325 |
| Average price | €99,000 | €185,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 8.7 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 10.7 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 13.2 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 15.9 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 19.4 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 25.6 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 103.1 mph | 7.6 s @ 108.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.1 s @ 123.2 mph | 10.7 s @ 129.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 9.8 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 16.2 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 19.4 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 22.1 s | 17.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.8 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.9 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 10.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 8.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (29 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 55 m (181 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 74 m (241 ft) | 73 m (241 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (408 ft) | 126 m (414 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (97 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (149 ft) | 45 m (146 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 92 m (301 ft) | 88 m (288 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 312 kph (194 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.8 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.3 kph (44.9 mph) | 71.9 kph (44.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.11 g (11 m/s²) | 1.03 g (10 m/s²) |
| Measured power | 509 ps (502 bhp) | 627 ps (618 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 648 Nm (478 lb-ft) | 786 Nm (580 lb-ft) |
Summary
| Category | Chevrolet Corvette | BMW M8 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 74 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
M8 Competition is the fastest by considerable margin.
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