Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 5967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Corvette shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Corvette's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1552 kgs (3421 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 616 bhp (459 kW) @ 6200 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 582 lb-ft (789.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Corvette you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2015 Dodge Viper GTC 8.4 V10 (421.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 396.9 bhp per ton and 375.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Corvette competing with the 2015 Dodge Viper GTC 8.4 V10 (421.5 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale (419.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Corvette generating around 375.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 (397.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (397.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.9 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 as fast as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs) the or the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo (3.90 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 Steptronic (3.90 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 3.7 Turbo 992 (3.90 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (3.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 2008 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 N400

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.11 secs @ 123.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 N400 (11.06 secs), the 2015 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (11.06 secs), and the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (11.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 has a maximum speed of 206mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Corvette equals the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway C16 then how about the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph), the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (217 mph), or the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (217 mph).

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2007 Corvette Rivals List.

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