Compare McLaren 12C Spider vs Chevrolet Corvette C8 Convertible
Variants
Stingray 482
Stingray 495
Z06
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
357 L / 12.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
21.8 L / 23.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
205 kg / 452 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
13.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
81 mm / 3.2 in
Size | Height
1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2722 mm / 107.2 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
3.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
279 g/km
277 g/km
Fuel Economy
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
296.0 km/h / 183.9 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Engine
M838T
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
DCT / M1L
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
95%
Pros
- Hardtop convertible
- Good handling characteristics
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Great suspension setup
- Great handling characteristics
- Supercar-like performance in an affordable package
- Small block V8
- Glorious 8600rpm redline
Cons
- Some awkward angles
- Average styling for its class
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