Compare Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible vs McLaren 12C Spider
Variants
Z06
Z06 AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
144 L / 5.1 cu-ft ~ 295 L / 10.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.9 L / 12.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/40 R19
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1246 mm / 49.1 in
1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length
4435 mm / 174.6 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1844 mm / 72.6 in
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1542.0 mm / 60.7 in
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2686 mm / 105.7 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.2 sec
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.0 sec
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
Fuel Economy
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
LS2
M838T
Engine | Bore
101.6 mm / 4.0 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.9:1
8.7:1
Engine | Displacement
6.0 L / 364.1 cu-in / 5967.0 cc
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
Engine | Power
405.0 hp / 302.0 kW @ 6000 rpm
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
67.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque
543 Nm / 400.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2013
2011 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
87%
87%
Pros
- Superb engine lineup
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good tunability
- Solid chassis design
- Great handling
- Hardtop convertible
- Good handling characteristics
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Great suspension setup
Cons
- Some awkward angles
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