TESTED BY K.C. COLWELL IN CHELSEA, MI 33
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51
495-hp 6.2-L V-8, 8-sp auto
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
526-hp 5.2-L V-8, 6-sp man
Porsche 718 Cayman S
350-hp 2.5-L flat-4, 7-sp auto
Porsche 911 Carrera S
443-hp 3.0-L flat-6, 8-sp auto
The Corvette has changed; its purpose
hasn’t. It is a terrific performance value.
2020 CHEVROLET
CORVETTE
STINGRAY Z51
TEST RESULTSRollout, 1 ft ....................................... 0.2 sec
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph .................. 3.5 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph .................... 1.9 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph ................... 2.5 sec
Top Speed ........................................ 184 mph
(drag ltd, mfr’s claim)
Weight
Curb .................................................... 3647 lb
Per Horsepower ................................. 7.4 lb
Distribution ............... F: 39.4% R: 60.6%
Center-of-Gravity Height ........... 19.0 in
Handling
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad ...... 1.03 g
Understeer: moderate
Braking
70–0 mph
149 ft
100–0 mph
301 ft
Fade Rating: none
Interior Sound Level
Idle ........................................................ 47 dBA
Full Throttle ...................................... 92 dBA
70-mph Cruising ............................. 74 dBA
Fuel
Capacity ............................................. 18.5 gal
Octane .......................... 91 (recommended)
EPA City ........................................... 16 mpg*
EPA Highway .................................. 26 mpg*
EPA Combined ................................ 19 mpg*
C/D 75-mph Highway Driving .... 26 mpg
C/D Highway Range ....................... 480 mi
*C/D estAccelerationCOMPETITORS
6030
0 26100150
11.2 @ 122MPHSEC60-MPH
ACCELERATION, SEC1 /^4 - MILE^ACCELERATION,^ SEC$ x 1000BASE,* ROADH
OLD
ING, (^30)
(^0) - FT
SKID
PAD
, (^) G
(^70)
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MP
H
BR
AK
ING
, (^) F
2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 T
(^11). 0
(^11). 4
(^11). 8
(^12). 2
(^50)
(^75)
(^100)
(^125)
1.^00
1.^03
1.^06
1.^09
150 146 142 138
2.8
- 2
19.4Price
As Tested ................................ $88,310
Base ......................................................................... $64,995
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive,
2-passenger, 2-door targa
Options: 3LT Equipment package, $11,950;
visible carbon-fiber roof panel, $2495; Magnetic
Selective Ride Control and Performance Traction
Management, $1895; carbon-fiber interior trim,
$1500; front-axle lift, $1495; Spectra Gray wheels,
$1495; carbon-fiber engine trim, $995; Sebring
Orange paint, $995; orange seatbelts, $395;
Carbon Flash Metallic mirrors and spoiler, $100
Audio System: satellite radio; USB, minijack,
and Bluetooth-audio inputs; Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay interfaces; 14 speakers
Engine
V-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x Stroke ..... 4.06 x 3.62 in, 103.3 x 92.0 mm
Displacement ................................. 376 cu in, 6162 cc
Compression Ratio ................................................ 11.5:1
Fuel Delivery: direct injection
Valve Gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder,
variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing
Redline/Fuel Cutoff ..................... 6500/6600 rpm
Power .............................................. 495 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque .......................................... 470 lb-ft @ 5150 rpm
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Final-Drive Ratio ................... 5.17:1, electronically
controlled limited-slip differential
Steering
rack-and-pinion with variable ratio and variable
electric power assist
Overall Ratio .............................................................. 15.7:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock ................................................ 2.5
Turning Circle Curb-to-Curb ..................... 36.4 ft
Chassis
aluminum spaceframe
Body Material: sheet-molded composite
Suspension
F: ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs,
3-position electronically controlled
magnetorheological dampers, anti-roll bar
R: ind, unequal-length control arms and a
toe-control link, coil springs, 3-position
electronically controlled magnetorheological
dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes
F: 13.6- x 1.2-in vented disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
R: 13.8- x 1.1-in vented disc, 4-piston fixed caliper
Stability Control: fully defeatable, traction off,
competition modes, launch control
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size .................... F: 8.5 x 19 in R: 11.0 x 20 in
Wheel Construction: cast aluminum
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP F: 245/35ZR-19
(89Y) TPC R: 305/30ZR-20 (99Y) TPC
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase ............................................................. 107.2 in
Length ...................................................................... 182.3 in
Width ............................................................................ 76.1 in
Height ........................................................................ 48.6 in
Track .............................................. F: 64.9 in R: 62.4 in
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume ............................................ 51 cu ft
Cargo Volume ...................................................... 13 cu ft01K2K3K4K5K6KRPMMPH7K0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Gearing1234 5 6 7 8SHIFTSTOP SPEED2.^91 :^1/^5.^2
1.^76 :^1/^8.^6
1.^22 :^1/^12.^5
0.^88 :^1 /17.^3
0.^65:^1 /^23.^4
0.^51 :1 /^29.^8
0.^40 :
1 /^38.^0
0.^33 :^1 /46.^0Ratio/MPH per 1000 RPM1/4-MILE*includes
performance-
enhancing
options