Performance Review: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Corvette Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Chevrolet Corvette has a 6162cc 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 1527 kgs (3366 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Corvette shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 495 bhp (369 kW) @ 6450 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 470 lb-ft (637.2 Nm) @ 5150 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 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 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Chevrolet Corvette has a Power to weight ratio of 324.1 bhp per ton and 307.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Corvette competing with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (347.7 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 307.7 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 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (331.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport (331.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.1 secs, this made the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 as fast as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 McLaren Artura 3.0 V6 Turbo Hybrid (3.00 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (3.00 secs). This Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 is also faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Corvette and the 2004 Audi A4 S4 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Corvette on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.03 secs @ 113.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Audi A4 S4 4.2 Quattro (11.98 secs), the 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur V8 (11.98 secs), and the 2009 Rolls-Royce Ghost 6.6 V12 (11.99 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 has a maximum speed of 184mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Corvette equals the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 then how about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (195 mph), or the 2019 Aston-Martin Vantage AMR 4.0 V8 Turbo (195 mph).

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