2021 Chevrolet Corvette 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD, 490 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 44% of 16 convertibles (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 10 of 16 convertibles (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,366 lb | 291 | 6.9 | 3.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $59,900 |
| 2dr Stingray Cpe w/2LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,366 lb | 291 | 6.9 | 3.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,200 |
| 2dr Stingray Cpe w/3LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,366 lb | 291 | 6.9 | 3.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $71,850 |
| 2dr Stingray Conv w/1LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,467 lb | 283 | 7.1 | 3.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,400 |
| 2dr Stingray Conv w/2LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,467 lb | 283 | 7.1 | 3.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $74,200 |
| 2dr Stingray Conv w/3LT RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 490 hp | 465 lb-ft | 3,467 lb | 283 | 7.1 | 3.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $78,850 |
| Stingray RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 455 hp | 460 lb-ft | 3,366 lb | 270 | 7.4 | 3.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $59,900 |
| Stingray RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 455 hp | 460 lb-ft | 3,467 lb | 262 | 7.6 | 3.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,400 |
| Stingray 1LT Coupe RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $59,900 |
| Stingray 2LT Coupe RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,200 |
| Stingray 1LT Convertible RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,400 |
| Stingray 3LT Coupe RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $71,850 |
| Stingray 2LT Convertible RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $74,200 |
| Stingray 3LT Convertible RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | N/A | N/A | 3,467 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $78,850 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 455 hp | Stingray RWD | $59,900 | Base | $2,021 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6 | 490 hp | 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD | $59,900 | $0 | $2,021 | $0 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 6 | N/A | Stingray 1LT Coupe RWD | $59,900 | $0 | $2,021 | $0 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 14 | Stingray 1LT Coupe RWD | $59,900 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD: 490 hp, 19 mpg, $59,900. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Corvette by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Corvette: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Chevrolet Corvette | 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 2dr Stingray Cpe w/1LT RWD | Spyder RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 490 hp | 414 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,366 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 291 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 6.9 | N/A |
| MSRP | $59,900 | $97,300 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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