Compare Chevrolet Corvette C6 vs Mazda RX-8
Variants
LS2
LS2 AT
LS3
LS3 AT
Z06
ZR1
Renesis 2003
40th Anniversary
Revolution High-Power
Challenge High-Power
Type S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
290 L / 10.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Wheelbase
2685 mm / 105.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
13B
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.3 L / 79.8 cu-in / 1308.0 cc
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol rotary2 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
89%
84%
Pros
- Superb drivetrain reliability
- Excellent power output
- Manual transmission widely available
- Great styling
- Double-wishbone suspensions all around
- Compact engine and lightweight chassis
- Glorious 9000rpm redline
- Great weight distribution
- Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
- Great handling characteristics
Cons
- Not a thoroughbred
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